Mountains & hills Β· North West England
Whin Scar
In or near Arnside.
Whin Scar β a hill or mountain in england north west.
Michael Graham β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside Β· 2.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Whin Scar 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: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Arnside & Silverdale
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whin Scar is a mountain located in North-West England. Known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty, it offers a range of outdoor activities for walkers and climbers. The surrounding area features diverse landscapes, making it a popular destination for those seeking to experience the region's natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2042, -2.7847
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Beetham
- Postcode
- LA7 7BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside β 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610130 (CC BY 4.0)
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π· 3Natural landmarks Β· North West England
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π· 5π· 3Historic houses Β· North West England
Ashton House
Ashton House β house in Beetham, South Lakeland, England, UK.
π· 3Historic houses Β· North West England
Wood Edge Lime Kiln
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π· 3Historic churches Β· North West England
St Michael's Church, Beetham
St Michael's Church, Beetham β church in Beetham, Cumbria, England, UK.
π· 3Memorials & monuments Β· North West England
Beetham War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Whin Scar
Places to stay
π· 5Campsites Β· North West England
Fell End Caravan Site
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π· 5Caravan parks Β· North West England
Silver Ridge Holiday Park
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Hall More Caravan Park
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π· 5Caravan parks Β· North West England
Old Waterslack Farm
Old Waterslack Farm β a caravan park in england north west.
π· 5Caravan parks Β· North West England
White Riggs Caravan Park
White Riggs Caravan Park β a caravan park in england north west.
π· 5Campsites Β· North West England
SilverHelme Scout Camp
SilverHelme Scout Camp β a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
π· 7Restaurants Β· North West England
The Coffee Pot
The Coffee Pot β a restaurant in england north west.
π· 3Historic pubs Β· North West England
The Eagles Head
The Eagles Head β Historic pub β listed building or notable heritage status.
π· 5Restaurants Β· North West England
L'Enclume
L'Enclume β a restaurant in england north west.
π· 4Restaurants Β· North West England
L'Enclume
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π· 3Historic pubs Β· North West England
Wagon & Horses
Wagon & Horses β Historic pub β listed building or notable heritage status.
π· 3Historic pubs Β· North West England
George & Dragon
George & Dragon β Historic pub β listed building or notable heritage status.
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π· 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whin Scar?
- Whin Scar is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA7 7BD), in the parish of Beetham.
- What is Whin Scar?
- Whin Scar β a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Whin Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA7 7BD.
- Is Whin Scar a protected site?
- Yes β Whin Scar is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whin Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA7 7BD.