Mountains & hills · North West England
Wheathead Height
In or near Barrowford.
Wheathead Height — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Chris Heaton — 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
- Colne · 5.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Wheathead Height 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wheathead Height is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature in the region. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting those seeking to explore the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suited to different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8811, -2.2457
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Pendle
- Parish
- Blacko
- Postcode
- BB9 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Nearest railway station
- Colne — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611127 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wheathead Height?
- Wheathead Height is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB9 6LD), in the parish of Blacko.
- What is Wheathead Height?
- Wheathead Height — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Wheathead Height?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB9 6LD.
- Is Wheathead Height a protected site?
- Yes — Wheathead Height is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wheathead Height?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB9 6LD.