United KingdomScotlandWoodhead Hill

Woodhead Hill

Mountain in Scotland · 260 m

260 m
Elevation
170 m
Prominence
2.9 km
Hike length one way
55.0247, -3.6791
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Woodhead Hill

2.9 km
one way
222 m
of ascent
1 h 39 min
round trip

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

54 m2.9 km · 260 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · east of the peak
2.9 km on foot · ↑ 222 m · about 1 h 39 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Kirconnell Flow Nature Reserve
parking · east of the peak
about 3.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 6.1 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 Woodhead Hill?

Woodhead Hill is 260 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 170 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Woodhead Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 2.9 km one way with 222 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 39 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Woodhead Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — 2.9 km on foot · ↑ 222 m · about 1 h 39 min round trip. Alternative: Kirconnell Flow Nature Reserve (east of the peak) (about 3.8 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 Woodhead Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Woodhead 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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