Mountains & hills · North West England
Tom Heights
In or near Hawkshead.
Tom Heights — a hill or mountain in england north west.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 8.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Tom Heights is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tarn Hows SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tom Heights is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its scenic views and rugged terrain, making it a notable feature in the region's landscape. The area around Tom Heights offers various walking and climbing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a challenging environment with diverse wildlife and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3957, -3.0369
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Coniston
- Postcode
- LA21 8DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 8.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611110 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tom Heights?
- Tom Heights is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA21 8DP), in the parish of Coniston.
- What is Tom Heights?
- Tom Heights — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Tom Heights?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA21 8DP.
- Is Tom Heights a protected site?
- Yes — Tom Heights is part of the Tarn Hows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tom Heights?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA21 8DP. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.