Great Hill

Great Hill is a summit in the West Pennine Moors of Lancashire that reaches 381 meters above sea level. The terrain features open moorland at the top that transitions to woodland and agricultural land on the lower slopes.

The summit has served as an orientation point for local people and travelers since medieval times in the Lancashire landscape. Over centuries it remained a reference marker for navigation through the moorland.

Local hiking groups regularly organize guided walks to Great Hill's summit, maintaining traditional routes passed down through generations.

Multiple established hiking trails lead to the summit from different directions, with the most accessible route starting from White Coppice cricket ground. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions since the exposed moorland offers little shelter.

On clear days the views from the summit extend to the Irish Sea in the west and across the Pennine range in the east. This wide perspective makes it a valuable vantage point for landscape observation and understanding the broader regional geography.

Elevation above the sea: 381 m

GPS coordinates: 53.66687,-2.53750

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40