Orrest Head

Mountain in North West England · 238 m

238 m
Elevation
68 m
Prominence
1.0 km
Hike length one way
54.3863, -2.9035
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Orrest Head

1.0 km
one way
101 m
of ascent
34 min
round trip

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

140 m960 m · 238 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
1.0 km on foot · ↑ 101 m · about 34 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 1.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 2.1 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 Orrest Head?

Orrest Head is 238 m above sea level and lies in North West England. Its prominence is 68 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Orrest Head?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.0 km one way with 101 m of ascent. Expect around 34 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Orrest Head?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 1.0 km on foot · ↑ 101 m · about 34 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 1.4 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 Orrest Head in Conquer?

Yes — Orrest Head 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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