Mountains & hills · North East England
Blenkinsopp Common
In or near Greenhead.
Blenkinsopp Common — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Colin Park — 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
- Haltwhistle · 6.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Blenkinsopp Common 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blenkinsopp Common is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and is characterised by its rugged terrain. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors looking to explore the natural beauty of the region. The mountain's elevation and setting provide a range of experiences for those interested in hiking and nature observation.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9616, -2.5647
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Thirlwall
- Postcode
- CA8 2JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 6.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610397 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blenkinsopp Common?
- Blenkinsopp Common is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JF), in the parish of Thirlwall.
- What is Blenkinsopp Common?
- Blenkinsopp Common — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Blenkinsopp Common?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JF.
- Is Blenkinsopp Common a protected site?
- Yes — Blenkinsopp Common is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Blenkinsopp Common?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JF.