Mountains & hills · North East England
Bigges' Pillar
In or near Shilbottle.
Bigges' Pillar — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 269 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 9.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Bigges' Pillar is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 269 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 Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bigges' Pillar is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is distinguished by its prominent rock formation, which serves as a notable landmark in the region. The surrounding area offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and exploration of the natural landscape. Visitors can expect scenic views and an opportunity to engage with the local environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3583, -1.8090
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Edlingham
- Postcode
- NE66 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: n360208919 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bigges' Pillar?
- Bigges' Pillar is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 2BU), in the parish of Edlingham.
- What is Bigges' Pillar?
- Bigges' Pillar — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 269 m.
- How do I get to Bigges' Pillar?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 2BU.
- Is Bigges' Pillar a protected site?
- Yes — Bigges' Pillar is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bigges' Pillar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2BU. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.