Mountains & hills · North East England
Cartington Hill
In or near Rothbury.
Cartington 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. Cartington 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cartington Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rugged landscape typical of the region, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The area is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in nature and exploration. Visitors can expect a range of terrains, making it a versatile destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3426, -1.9258
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Thropton
- Postcode
- NE65 7JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615561 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cartington Hill?
- Cartington Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7JP), in the parish of Thropton.
- What is Cartington Hill?
- Cartington Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cartington Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7JP.
- Is Cartington Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Cartington 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 Cartington Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7JP. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.