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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North West England

Winter Hill (boundary)

In or near Haigh.

Winter Hill (boundary) — a hill or mountain in england north west.

Commemoration plaque on an old gatepost on Winter Hill, Lancashire - geograph.org.uk - 5287508

Benjamin Shaw — 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
Blackrod · 5.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Winter Hill (boundary) 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: West Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Winter Hill is a prominent mountain located in North-West England. It serves as a boundary marker for the surrounding area. The site is known for its distinctive summit, which offers expansive views of the nearby landscape. This location is popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore the rugged terrain and natural beauty of the region.

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Coordinates
53.6263, -2.5112
Parish
North Turton
Postcode
BL7 8BA
Parliamentary constituency
Rossendale and Darwen
Nearest railway station
Blackrod5.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winter Hill (boundary)?
Winter Hill (boundary) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL7 8BA), in the parish of North Turton.
What is Winter Hill (boundary)?
Winter Hill (boundary) — a hill or mountain in england north west.
How do I get to Winter Hill (boundary)?
The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL7 8BA.
Is Winter Hill (boundary) a protected site?
Yes — Winter Hill (boundary) is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Winter Hill (boundary)?
The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL7 8BA.