Mountains & hills · North East England
Black Band
In or near Alston.
Black Band — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 565 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 · 6.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Band is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 565 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Band is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is distinguished by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area offers outdoor enthusiasts opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels, making it accessible for both casual walkers and experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7550, -2.4211
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 6.8 km
Sources
- osm: n9404308146 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Band?
- Black Band is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3EH), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Black Band?
- Black Band — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 565 m.
- How do I get to Black Band?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3EH.
- Is Black Band a protected site?
- Yes — Black Band is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Black Band?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3EH.