Beacon Hill

Mountain in North West England · 305 m

305 m
Elevation
42 m
Prominence
1.8 km
Hike length one way
53.9283, -2.3765
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Beacon Hill

1.8 km
one way
103 m
of ascent
55 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

205 m1.8 km · 305 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
1.8 km on foot · ↑ 103 m · about 55 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 3.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Bolton by Bowland Car Park
parking · northeast of the peak
about 3.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Beacon Hill?

Beacon Hill is 305 m above sea level and lies in North West England. Its prominence is 42 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Beacon Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.8 km one way with 103 m of ascent. Expect around 55 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Beacon Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 1.8 km on foot · ↑ 103 m · about 55 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 3.6 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Beacon Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Beacon Hill is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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