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Mountains & hills · North East England

Brownley Hill

In or near Alston.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Brownley Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 533 m.

Ruined fold on Acton Moor - geograph.org.uk - 1758075

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.

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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

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8504, -2.3094
Parish
West Allen
Postcode
NE47 8AL
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham
Nearest railway station
Alston — 9.4 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Brownley Hill

Places to stay

Ninebanks Youth Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 6333140📷 5

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Ninebanks Youth Hostel

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Low Haber Caravan Park

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Campsites · North East England

Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite

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Caravan parks · North East England

Horse & Wagon Caravan Park

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Hostels · North East England

Allenheads Lodge

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The White Monk Tearoom

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The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brownley Hill?
Brownley Hill is in North-East England, 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. The nearest town is Alston. 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.