The Top 5 Peaks around Ellesmere Port

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Ellesmere Port is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 5 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Ellesmere Port for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Pale Heights Standing Stones and Viewpoint

View from Helsby Hill

View of Liverpool and Wirral from Woodhouse Hillfort

Moel y Gaer Hillfort

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Pale Heights Standing Stones and Viewpoint
Mountain Biking Highlight
With good connecting roads from Manchester and Chester, this is a good accessible ride through the Delamere Forest to the top of Pale Hill. It makes for a good mountain …
Tip by David Howells
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View from Helsby Hill
Hiking Highlight
Helsby Hill is an Iron Age hillfort commanding a prominent position above Helsby village and grand views in all directions. Combining both natural and human-made features, steep cliffs on the …
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View of Liverpool and Wirral from Woodhouse Hillfort
Hiking Highlight
The decayed ramparts of Woodhouse Iron Age Hillfort are not easily visible these days. At one time, however, experts believe that the ramparts were once 13 feet (four metres) high. …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Moel y Gaer Hillfort
Road Cycling Highlight
Moel y Gaer (Welsh for "bald hill of the fortress") is an Iron Age hillfort located on a summit at the southern end of Halkyn Mountain, overlooking the village of …
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Moel y Gaer Hillfort
Cycling Highlight
Moel y Gaer (Welsh: 'bald hill of the fortress) is an Iron Age hillfort on Halkyn Mountain, overlooking the village of Rhosesmor and the Dee Estuary. It is a well-preserved …
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