Mountains & hills · North East England
Brownley Hill
In or near Alston.
Brownley Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 533 m.
David Brown — 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 · 9.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Brownley Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 533 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
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
Brownley Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features rugged terrain typical of the region, offering a variety of landscapes for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural surroundings. The area is characterised by its scenic views and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8504, -2.3094
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- West Allen
- Postcode
- NE47 8AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 9.4 km
Sources
- osm: n323134199 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.0 km
War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
West Allen
Other places · 1.2 km
Allendale Moors
Wildlife reserves · 2.6 km
Carrshield Expedition Centre
Natural landmarks · 2.9 km
Hartley Moor Top
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Carrshield
Mines & mining heritage · 3.0 km
Ninebanks Youth Hostel
Hostels · 3.2 km
Ninebanks Tower
Historic houses · 3.2 km
Ninebanks tower house
Literary houses · 3.3 km
Ouston
National landscapes (AONB) · 3.3 km
Ninebanks
National landscapes (AONB) · 3.3 km
Nearby
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Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground
War memorial to Private Fairless, Limestone Brae burial ground — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Allendale Moors
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Where to eat & stay near Brownley Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Ninebanks Youth Hostel
Ninebanks Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Low Haber Caravan Park
Low Haber Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Horse & Wagon Caravan Park
Horse & Wagon Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Allenheads Lodge
Allenheads Lodge — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Anchor Hotel
Anchor Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
The White Monk Tearoom
The White Monk Tearoom — a café in scotland lowlands.
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The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Travellers' Rest Inn
Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brownley Hill?
- Brownley Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 8AL), in the parish of West Allen.
- What is Brownley Hill?
- Brownley Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 533 m.
- How do I get to Brownley Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 8AL.
- Is Brownley Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Brownley 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 Brownley Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 8AL. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.