Mountains & hills · North East England
Black Hill
In or near Alston.
Black Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 609 m.
Oliver Dixon — 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 · 7.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Black 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.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Allendale Moors SSSI
- 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
Black Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature in the landscape. The area offers various walking trails for those interested in exploring the natural surroundings. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging routes and more accessible paths, suitable for different levels of experience. The mountain's elevation provides a vantage point for observing the surrounding countryside.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7953, -2.3233
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- West Allen
- Postcode
- NE47 8AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: n323138763 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 8AT), in the parish of West Allen.
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 609 m.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 8AT.
- Is Black Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Black Hill is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 8AT.