Mountains & hills · North East England
Benty Hill
In or near Alston.
Benty Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 609 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
- Alston · 6.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Benty Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 609 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benty Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers scenic views typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and open landscapes. The area is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7811, -2.5147
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 6 km
Sources
- osm: n418322724 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benty Hill?
- Benty Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Benty Hill?
- Benty Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 609 m.
- How do I get to Benty Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 6.0 km away. Its coordinates are 54.7811°, -2.5147°.
- Is Benty Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Benty Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Benty Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 6.0 km away.