Mountains & hills · North East England
Building Hill
In or near Sunderland.
Building Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 40 m.
peter robinson — 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
- Park Lane · 0.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Building Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 40 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: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Building Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and varied terrain, making it suitable for hiking and exploration. Visitors can expect scenic views and a tranquil environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9008, -1.3800
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR2 8HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Nearest railway station
- Park Lane — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n7230787509 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Building Hill?
- Building Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR2 8HR), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Building Hill?
- Building Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 40 m.
- How do I get to Building Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Park Lane, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR2 8HR.
- Is Building Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Building Hill is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Building Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Park Lane, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR2 8HR.