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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Winter Hill Trespass Memorial

In or near Haigh.

Free admission

Winter Hill Trespass Memorial — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Coal Pit Road - geograph.org.uk - 4864103

David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Lostock · 4.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Winter Hill Trespass Memorial is a memorial located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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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

The Winter Hill Trespass Memorial is located in North-West England. It commemorates the historic 1896 mass trespass that advocated for the right to roam. The memorial serves as a reminder of the ongoing significance of access to the countryside.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6149, -2.4921
District
Bolton
Parish
Bolton, unparished area
Postcode
BL1 7PB
Parliamentary constituency
Bolton West
Nearest railway station
Lostock4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winter Hill Trespass Memorial?
Winter Hill Trespass Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL1 7PB), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
What is Winter Hill Trespass Memorial?
Winter Hill Trespass Memorial — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Winter Hill Trespass Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Lostock, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL1 7PB.
Is Winter Hill Trespass Memorial a protected site?
Yes — Winter Hill Trespass Memorial is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Winter Hill Trespass Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Winter Hill Trespass Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Winter Hill Trespass Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Lostock, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL1 7PB.