Mountains & hills · North East England
Bell Crags
In or near Stonehaugh.
Bell Crags — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Les Hull — 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
- Bardon Mill · 8.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Bell Crags is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bell Crags is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the landscape. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that offer opportunities for exploration and enjoying the natural surroundings. The area is suitable for outdoor activities and provides a tranquil escape into the countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0502, -2.3580
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 8.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2655966 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stonehaugh Trail
Mountain bike trails · 1.9 km
Greenlee Meadows
Viewpoints · 2.5 km
Nanny's Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Hadrian's Wall Path
Long-distance walking trails · 2.9 km
Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough
Archaeological sites · 3.4 km
Ring cairn and shieling immediately west of Chatley Crags
Archaeological sites · 3.4 km
Broomlee Lough
Natural landmarks · 3.6 km
Stonehaugh Totem pole
Public art & sculpture · 3.7 km
Greenlee Lough
Natural landmarks · 3.7 km
Sewingshields Crags
Mountains & hills · 4.0 km
Halleypike Lough
Natural landmarks · 4.0 km
Turret 35A (Sewingshields)
Archaeological sites · 4.0 km
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Stonehaugh Trail
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Greenlee Meadows
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Hadrian's Wall Path
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Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough
Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough — archaeological site in Bardon Mill, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Ring cairn and shieling immediately west of Chatley Crags
Ring cairn and shieling immediately west of Chatley Crags — archaeological site in Henshaw, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Places to stay
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Winshields Farm Campsite
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Hadrian's Wall Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · North East England
Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Anchor Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bell Crags?
- Bell Crags is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Bell Crags?
- Bell Crags — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Bell Crags?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 8.5 km away. Its coordinates are 55.0502°, -2.3580°.
- Is Bell Crags a protected site?
- Yes — Bell Crags is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.