Mountains & hills · North East England
Backstone Edge
In or near Dufton.
Backstone Edge — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 698.6 m.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 8.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Backstone Edge is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 698.6 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Appleby Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Backstone Edge is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is known for its scenic views and diverse wildlife, providing a natural setting for exploration and appreciation of the local environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6437, -2.4263
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 8 km
Sources
- osm: n426582385 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backstone Edge?
- Backstone Edge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Backstone Edge?
- Backstone Edge — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 698.6 m.
- How do I get to Backstone Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 8.0 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6437°, -2.4263°.
- Is Backstone Edge a protected site?
- Yes — Backstone Edge is part of the Appleby Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.