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Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Cawood Hill

In or near Alston.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Cawood Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 422.1 m.

Across valley of Black Burn - geograph.org.uk - 5717061

Trevor Littlewood β€” 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 Β· 5.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cawood Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 422.1 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cawood Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a range of hiking opportunities and offers views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, making it suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a variety of trails that cater to different skill levels.

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

Coordinates
54.7674, -2.4731
Parish
Alston Moor
Postcode
CA9 3BU
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Alston β€” 5.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cawood Hill?
Cawood Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3BU), in the parish of Alston Moor.
What is Cawood Hill?
Cawood Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 422.1 m.
How do I get to Cawood Hill?
The nearest railway station is Alston, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3BU.
Is Cawood Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Cawood Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Cawood Hill?
The nearest railway station is Alston, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3BU.