Mountains & hills · North East England
Blackchester Hill
In or near Alnham.
Blackchester Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Russel Wills — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Blackchester Hill 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackchester Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a prominent landscape feature in the area, characterised by its elevated terrain and natural beauty. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, making it a suitable destination for those interested in exploring the Scottish countryside. The surrounding region provides opportunities for scenic views and a chance to experience the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3858, -1.9968
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnham
- Postcode
- NE66 4UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615570 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
River Aln
Parks · 0.9 km
Alnham
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Alnham Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Site of mediaeval tower
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Scrainwood
Other places · 1.4 km
Church of St Michael, Alnham
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Tower House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Hazeltonrig
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Yetlington
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Prendwick
Villages · 2.1 km
Castle Hill camp
Vineyards · 2.4 km
The Farmhouse
Campsites · 2.9 km
Nearby
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Alnham
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Alnham Castle
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Site of mediaeval tower
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📷 5📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Michael, Alnham
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Where to eat & stay near Blackchester Hill
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Firing Point - Farm
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
River Breamish - Caravan Club site
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Powburn Scout Adventure Centre
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📷 7Hotels · North East England
Newcastle House Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Plough Inn With Outbuilding To North
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Bridge Of Aln Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Anglers Arms
The Anglers Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Black Swan Public House
Black Swan Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackchester Hill?
- Blackchester Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4UB), in the parish of Alnham.
- What is Blackchester Hill?
- Blackchester Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Blackchester Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4UB.
- Is Blackchester Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Blackchester Hill 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 Blackchester Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4UB. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.