Mountains & hills · North East England
Bigges' Pillar
In or near Shilbottle.
Bigges' Pillar — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Bigges' Pillar 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: 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 known for its distinctive geological features and offers a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape with various walking trails suitable for different skill levels. The area provides opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3580, -1.8088
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Edlingham
- Postcode
- NE66 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 9.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611105 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- 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.