Mountains & hills · North West England
Windy Bank
In or near Wennington.
Windy Bank — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Windy Bank 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
Windy Bank is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for various outdoor activities, including hiking and photography, attracting visitors who appreciate natural scenery. The mountain offers a range of trails suitable for different skill levels, making it accessible for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1194, -2.6269
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Hornby-with-Farleton
- Postcode
- LA2 8LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613542 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windy Bank?
- Windy Bank is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 8LL), in the parish of Hornby-with-Farleton.
- What is Windy Bank?
- Windy Bank — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Windy Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 8LL.
- Is Windy Bank a protected site?
- Yes — Windy Bank is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Windy Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 8LL.