Castlehead

Mountain in North West England · 162 m

162 m
Elevation
61 m
Prominence
0.6 km
Hike length one way
54.5940, -3.1316
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Castlehead

0.6 km
one way
69 m
of ascent
23 min
round trip

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

94 m569 m · 162 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
0.6 km on foot · ↑ 69 m · about 23 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 0.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Central Car Park
parking · northwest of the peak
about 1.0 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 Castlehead?

Castlehead is 162 m above sea level and lies in North West England. Its prominence is 61 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Castlehead?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.6 km one way with 69 m of ascent. Expect around 23 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Castlehead?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 0.6 km on foot · ↑ 69 m · about 23 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 0.8 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 Castlehead in Conquer?

Yes — Castlehead 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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