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Mountains & hills · North West England

Torrisholme Barrow

In or near Poulton-le-Sands.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Torrisholme Barrow — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 40 m.

Williamson's Power Station - geograph.org.uk - 1916218

Gordon Cann — 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
Bare Lane · 0.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Torrisholme Barrow is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 40 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Torrisholme Barrow is a prominent hill located in North-West England. It is a notable archaeological site, recognised for its historical significance. The barrow is part of the region's rich heritage and offers visitors a chance to explore its landscape and views. The area is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in both nature and history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.0713, -2.8272
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Morecambe
Postcode
LA4 6QL
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station
Bare Lane — 0.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Williamson's Power Station - geograph.org.uk - 1916218📷 3

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Torrisholme Bowl Barrow

Torrisholme Bowl Barrow — a burial mound in North West England, United Kingdom.

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Torrisholme

Torrisholme — a village in england north west.

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The Three Wheel Gin Co.

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Lancaster & Morecambe Crematorium

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Galleries · North West England

Crescent Gallery

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Where to eat & stay near Torrisholme Barrow

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Caravan parks · North West England

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Caravan parks · North West England

Venture Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · North West England

Shorefield Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · North West England

Glen Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · North West England

Riverside Holiday Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · North West England

Wagon & Horses

Wagon & Horses — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Historic pubs · North West England

George & Dragon

George & Dragon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Historic pubs · North West England

The Three Mariners Public House

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Historic pubs · North West England

The Bobbin

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GoBurrito

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↗ goburrito.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Torrisholme Barrow?
Torrisholme Barrow is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA4 6QL), in the parish of Morecambe.
What is Torrisholme Barrow?
Torrisholme Barrow — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 40 m.
How do I get to Torrisholme Barrow?
The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Poulton-le-Sands. Drivers can use postcode LA4 6QL.
Is Torrisholme Barrow a protected site?
Yes — Torrisholme Barrow is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Torrisholme Barrow?
The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA4 6QL.