Where is Beacon Hill?

Beacon Hill is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SR8 3UT), in the parish of Easington Colliery.

How do I get to Beacon Hill?

The nearest railway station is Horden, about 4.3 km away. The nearest town is Easington Colliery. Drivers can use postcode SR8 3UT.

Is Beacon Hill a protected site?

Yes — Beacon Hill is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Hawthorn Dene SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Beacon Hill?

The nearest railway station is Horden, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR8 3UT.

Mountains & hills · North East England

Beacon Hill

In or near Easington Colliery.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Beacon Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–8 h
Best time of year: Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station: Horden · 4.3 km

Dog-friendly

Beacon Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. 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: Durham Coast SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hawthorn Dene SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Beacon Hill is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and is a notable landmark in the region. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking both leisure and exercise in a natural setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.8021, -1.3161
District: County Durham
Parish: Easington Colliery
Postcode: SR8 3UT
Parliamentary constituency: Easington
Nearest railway station: Horden — 4.3 km

Sources

osm: n7137613389 (ODbL)
wikidata: Q24658962 (CC0)

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