Natural landmarks · North West England
Watch Hill
In or near Lowca.
Watch Hill — 172 m hill near Whitehaven in the Lake District.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parton · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Watch Hill is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "172 m hill near Whitehaven in the Lake District". Coordinates: 54.5734°, -3.5453°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Watch Hill is a small hill lying on the western fringe of the Lake District in England, north east of Whitehaven. It should not be confused with another Watch Hill some 19 kilometres (12 mi) to the north-east, near Cockermouth, which is classified as a Marilyn and is one of Wainwright's Outlying Fells. The hill has an elevation of 172 metres (564 ft).
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- Coordinates
- 54.5734, -3.5453
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Moresby
- Postcode
- CA28 6RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Parton — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4018506 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Watch Hill (Whitehaven) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watch Hill?
- Watch Hill is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 6RY), in the parish of Moresby.
- What is Watch Hill?
- Watch Hill — 172 m hill near Whitehaven in the Lake District.
- How do I get to Watch Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Parton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 6RY.
- Is Watch Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Watch Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watch Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Parton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 6RY.