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Name: | Billinge Hill |
Hill number: | 5326 |
Height: | 245m / 804ft |
Parent (Ma): | 2819 Winter Hill |
RHB Section: | 36: Lancashire, Cheshire & the Southern Pennines |
County/UA: | Blackburn with Darwen |
Catchment: | Ribble |
Class: | Hump, Tump (200-299m), Clem (Hu,Tu,2,Cm) |
Grid ref: | SD 65733 28191 |
Summit feature: | circular concrete plinth |
Drop: | 117m |
Col: | 128m SD713304 |
OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 102 103 (1:25k) 287 |
Survey: | obvious summit |
GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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Logged Descriptions (logged by 164 users) | By | Date of Ascent |
From Witton Country Park with Ted, clockwise loop | Jim T | 16/03/2024 |
3/6 A Circuit of Blackburn Hills Mellor Moor, Stanley Hill, Billinge Hill with the Wainwright Memorial Stone too, Revidge, the via the Blackburn Cemetry up to Height House and Wilpshire Moor. A lovely day out organised by Chris Seddon for us. | nickywood1 | 25/02/2024 |
Parked by a row of terraced houses at SD6582 2839. Back along the road to an entrance to the woodland walk, and followed tracks to the summit. | LizH | 11/01/2024 |
Parked at 65693 28376 by some huge houses that are being built. Worked my way up. | clivevilla | 09/01/2024 |
Parking south of the hill on Under Billenge Road. Various routes through the woods to the summit and back. | summitter | 01/12/2023 |
Parked at row of houses at 658283, complying with signs requesting no parking. 653283 would have been better as we had to walk E on road for 300 m. to access the paths on the woodland hill. ATB tracks took us directly to the HP then we took the wide path shown on the Explorer map to return. With Pete | pwheeler | 20/03/2023 |
Walked up the road from Mill Hill station, then a pleasant walk through the woods to hit the top. Retreated to the Spoons in Blackburn for lunch, then to Preston for a Tottenham away win double. | Richard | 28/01/2023 |
From Road to north parking near never housing. Path up through woods pleasant short climb. Onto Darwen. | N.Morters | 25/12/2022 |
Lots of parking at grid ref 657279. Nice paths through rhododendrons and woods. | Mark Jackson | 22/12/2022 |
Parked in the main car park in the popular Witton Country Park. A nice circular walk up through the wooded park, then following the permissive bridleways (thankfully no mountain bikes) to the stone plinth at the summit. Sadly very limited view from the summit. 5km with 160m taking 1h 20m. | silveracorn_alan | 03/12/2022 |
A little excursion on my birthday to bag some nice local hills: Mellor Moor, Stanley Hill, Billinge Hill and Revidge. Some nice dramatic views on a sunny autumn afternoon. | Lazylizzie | 19/11/2022 |
Something to do when stuck clicking your heels in Preston. Up and down in sandals. | Eddie | 06/10/2022 |
Billinge Hill, Turton Heights | keithouk | 17/04/2022 |
from bus stop on A674 at Feniscliffe, over R Darwen and along thr thin wiggly wood to the ridge, then along BP and FP to top. | IanHHill | 24/11/2021 |
Limited parking at SD6359028295. SW/S up the dirt lane, then a myriad of paths follow – picked any which ascended until no more height to gain. Concrete dais at summit, view mostly obliterated by trees. | Isbjorn | 20/09/2021 |
From Parking Area S of summit on Under Billenge Road. Followed forest tracks to the summit. Intended on visiting the Wainwright memorial but torrential rain put a stop to that and returned to the car instead | Jephcote83 | 19/08/2021 |
Parked by ROW to S. Into wood, then left for a few 100m before right on zigzag path to top. Disappointing views. | PGCE | 19/02/2021 |
3rd visit with lovely snowy conditions | Alan Caine | 23/01/2021 |
7km circular run. The summit is in the woods so views aren't great, however, the ridge to the west was a highlight with great views. You would hardly think Blackburn town centre was so close. | sturuss | 06/01/2021 |
Second Hump of this morning after Longridge Fell and Yellow Hill surface block. | Dugswell2 | 01/12/2020 |
Walked up from the main car park at Witton CP | Wayne Mac | 04/09/2020 |
2nd visit. 
Daily exercise adhering to the Government's Covid 19 guidelines. | Alan Caine | 22/04/2020 |
The area looks run down and has seen better days, I expect. Surprisingly difficult to park. A pleasant woodland walk with Alfie. | Dangerous Dave | 03/02/2020 |
Circular walk from Witton Park. | Arbie | 11/09/2019 |
No safe parking at P shown on 50k map to the east, and parking is very limited to the west but found one space from where followed paths through the wood. Saw just one dog trainer with 5 dogs. | Topographer57 | 03/09/2019 |
Parked on Under Billenge Lane and followed footpaths to summit. | Ramblingpaul | 07/06/2019 |
Followed one of the many paths to the top from Under Billinge Lane. | Andrew Pearson | 22/03/2019 |
Easy, dedicated parking area down Under Billinge Lane. Directly opposite the parking area a path starts, eventually finding it's way to the summit. | moorsman | 09/03/2019 |
Parked to the WNW by the gate SD654283. Various paths lead to the summit. | David Evans | 25/02/2019 |
From Witon Country Park, with Ellie dog. | BLACKHILL | 19/02/2019 |
2 of 9 on 35 mile bike ride starting on thwaites road in oswaldthwistle. Including revidge, billinge hill, bog bank, high tin tower, stanley hill, mellor moor, wilpshire moor, height house hill and whinney hill | The-Z-Man | 27/12/2018 |
County Top w/ Pete + Joe en route back from Scotland trip | penbet | 14/11/2018 |
Parked in front of the Killiard Lane barrier at W. end of park at 654283 - Along tarmac track to former car park & then up woodland tracks to the circular concrete plinth on summit. (S) | gerrybowes | 07/09/2018 |
From NW corner, found various tracks that got me to HP. | PeterD | 09/04/2018 |
Another locked and gated car park in the Blackburn unitary area. Parked outside the gate - 653283. A 25 minute solo walk in pleasant wooded area. | bolton | 29/03/2018 |
Parked at NW corner of the park (SD 6538 2828), gate was closed but room for a couple of cars. Easy stroll up through woodland on paths to concrete platform at top. | jonglew | 25/02/2018 |
With J.B. From Witton Country Park car park. Wainwright Memorial then Billinge Hill. | ADT | 08/02/2018 |
2nd hill of 7 today on a route from Blackburn to Rishton, climbing to Revidge Hill first then along Revidge road onto Billinge end road then on attractive footpath all the way to the top passing mature beech trees and snow-covered rhododendrons. Ground at edge of bank appears just as high as the circular concrete plinth. Nice quiet feel, nobody else around. Followed various paths/tracks west then North, Nw to drop onto Billinge end road heading South towards Stanley Hill..... This hill completes Blackburn-with-Darwen u/a 
. | Dazingdale | 09/12/2017 |
Several paths to the top. I imagine there would be a lovely view from the top if it wasn't hidden by the trees. Even in winter, when the trees are bare, the view is barely seeable. | Alan Moore | 17/11/2017 |
Parked on Billinge Avenue, although there is a Witton Country Park parking area on Under Billinge Lane, which is nearer. From Under Billinge Lane, followed various paths and MTB trails to the top. With JT. | Sprog | 08/10/2017 |
Popped up on the way to Manchester. Very quiet and leafy. | jenx | 21/06/2017 |
With Jenx and Bryher from the West, parking for 3-4 cars in old lane that lead to CP. CP shown on maps to NE of hill now closed. Good strolling through the woods, lot of rhodi incursions, nice sandstone features. Rock outcrops on summit, view being slowly choked off by the growing trees. Good diversion en route to airport | nordicstar | 21/06/2017 |
With Rosie | Longwojo | 17/04/2017 |
3/3 Last of three on wet day ((Hoof Stones Height/Hameldon/Billinge Hill) | Fergalh | 05/03/2017 |
Walked from Billinge end Rd only took a few minutes | colinfielding | 27/01/2017 |
From lane to south | rhalstead | 27/12/2016 |
Parked in a lay-by on Under Billinge Lane at SD 657 279 (but on returning to the car notice a sign that implied but did not specifically say that this may not have been allowed, oh well). Followed the paths located on the west of the hill to reach the summit and followed paths east to descend. Paths weren't too steep at any point but were uneven and muddy, would defo recommend good footwear for this hill. | Stormcrow | 19/09/2016 |
From Witton Park CP at SD662270. Also visited Waiwright Memorial - all as per marktrengrove, a good chap to follow. | summitsup | 15/07/2016 |
With K in dark. | Ashley | 26/03/2016 |
Parked near the wonderfully named Clog and Billycock.Wandered along the road and through very pleasant natural wood.Cycle tracks firmer than muddy paths!With Oscar. | catman | 13/01/2016 |
With Catman. | oscarrosie | 13/01/2016 |
From road to north. | ngthack | 04/10/2015 |
With Jo, from Witton Park car park: prows to Billinge Hill, then onto Stanley Hill, returning via Hoolster Hill Trig and Witton Weavers Way. Weather; cloudy, cool breeze, good visibility. | amblerbob | 18/06/2015 |
Ramsgreave to Blackburn. | Smudge | 03/01/2015 |
Parked in the car park in Witton Country Park at SD 66242 27078 (free). Took 'Beamers' Trail' up to lane through woods and fields, then paths through forest to open summit. Also walked west to visit the Wainwright Memorial on the Yellow Hills before heading back by my outward route. For a shorter ascent, there is room for a few cars on the lane at SD 65747 27941. | Man of Kernow1 | 03/10/2014 |
parked at the locked car park barrier and walked up, only took ten minutes | bardolph | 03/04/2014 |
Stopped on the way to Skipton. Parked in lay by/parking space for a few cars on Billinge End Road by track, ENE of hill and walked straight up hill through woods. A lovely little walk seemingly popular with dog walkers. | Jacqdaw | 29/03/2014 |
From road end to SE - devious path to summit. | Chris Peart | 17/12/2013 |
Also visited the Wainwright Memorial Toposcope on the adjacent Yellow Hills and completed a nice loop to back to Witton Park on the Witton Weaver's Path. | Nick Caunt | 22/08/2013 |
Just about managed to fit this hill in before the Blackburn Rovers - Everton friendly, kick off at 2PM. | Alex C | 27/07/2013 |
Regularly walk up here. Start at the bottom of Billinge Wood and walk up. | b2dan | 05/07/2013 |
CJM | 26/03/2013 | |
Walked up into the wood on a bridal way from a small car park to the top at 11.45. 70% of view restricted by the wood. | arranc | 04/11/2012 |
Up and down from Witton Country Park. The best thing about Blackburn. | Jake994 | 07/05/2012 |
Easy walk up from the road near the west car park (which is closed) so easy in fact I wasn't even sure I'd gone up hill... Great views from the top | hillhiker | 20/04/2012 |
Part of Witton Weavers Way stage 1. W/- TM,JM. | gary.jones4 | 15/04/2012 |
Although the west car park is shut you can park by the barrier. Up on a murky wet dusk. | simon and co | 27/02/2012 |
Night ascent -very dark- torch used to follow paths up through trees. Awkward parking on wide pavement to north | Chris Pearson | 14/12/2011 |
From N, amble through woods for 400m to circular concrete patch about 5m in diameter. Nearby plaque commemorates somebody who did something in 1429. | Aye Jimmy | 28/08/2011 |
. | CreakingHiker | 12/06/2011 |
From road WNW of hill. | adrianturner | 22/04/2011 |
Parked on road just east of the entrance to the park. Followed track to the top. | chrisbien | 01/03/2011 |
03/02/1999,Done many times out running while staying on Redlam Road, Blackburn. Revisit in cool frosty afternoon, top is now crossed by mountain bike trails. | Dugswell2 | 29/01/2011 |
Very easy ascent from car park. | destaylor | 11/11/2010 |
Car Park to west has been closed but there is room at the road end. | chriswatson | 07/07/2010 |
Climbed as part of a geocaching trip. Gentle ascent through Witton Country Park followed by a slightly steeper final section. Covered in snow today. Great views. | Dan1980 | 21/02/2010 |
Very easy ascent from car park in wood to west. Drive slowly onto car park track from minor road (abrupt camber)Unusual message etched into frost coated summit bench! | David Gradwell | 30/12/2008 |
SOTA Ref G/SP-017 
Ugly little hill | M1FHM | 21/03/2003 |
popular summit in rhodi woodland. from car pk 661283 | RHW | 09/03/2002 |
run through witton park - date unknown but it is within a few years | gigglejon | 01/01/2000 |
ldwa event | Jim B | 19/09/1999 |
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James Burrows | 27/12/2023 | |
Tony J | 26/12/2023 | |
interloper | 16/04/2023 | |
Fletch | 16/04/2023 | |
Alfa1M | 28/12/2022 | |
nicolajane | 08/11/2022 | |
Tom Mundell | 22/10/2022 | |
pwithnall | 08/10/2022 | |
Dawn Oldham | 17/04/2022 | |
stevedixon | 26/07/2021 | |
littleclaret1882 | 04/04/2021 | |
aliyahnan | 21/03/2021 | |
Ben Rinnes | 13/08/2020 | |
David84 | 11/07/2020 | |
mcbiydw2 | 01/02/2020 | |
Clach Liath | 09/11/2019 | |
cactus_chris | 23/04/2019 | |
Andy West | 13/02/2019 | |
thelonious | 24/12/2018 | |
BaggerGutt | 08/07/2018 | |
IWC | 08/04/2018 | |
PaulineC | 08/04/2018 | |
mart0797 | 07/02/2018 | |
chevyfire | 01/02/2018 | |
daviemore | 16/09/2017 | |
ianwatson | 30/04/2017 | |
Tony S | 16/09/2016 | |
Mark Sims | 19/04/2016 | |
Bug | 26/03/2016 | |
dickiewren | 10/03/2016 | |
Kiltie | 27/06/2015 | |
hughbagger | 04/03/2015 | |
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mae | 30/04/2013 | |
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Jim.Fothergill | 28/11/2012 | |
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George Gradwell | 09/03/2008 | |
Alan Caine | 23/02/2008 | |
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