Woolley Edge

Woolley Edge - Wakefield
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Woolley Edge is the 15680th highest peak in the British Isles and the 3033rd tallest in England

Also known as

Beacon Hill

Elevation

176.0 m (577 ft)

Prominence

56.0 m (184 ft)

Features

No feature 10m SSE of trig point

Category

  • Tump (100-199m)
  • Current County/UA Top

Nearest town

Horbury, Wakefield

OS map sheets

OS25: 278N (Sheffield & Barnsley)
OS50: 110 (Sheffield & Huddersfield, Glossop & Holmfirth)
OS50: 111 (Sheffield & Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley & Thorne)

Notes & comments

Ground along escarpment is of similar height; tree cover