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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Cothercott Hill

Cothercott Hill β€” mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 443.7 m.

Boundary Stone in a field on the Shropshire Way - geograph.org.uk - 7432821

Martin Dawes 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
Church Stretton Β· 7.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cothercott Hill is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 443.7 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cothercott Hill is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Ratlinghope and the postcode area SY5. It is part of the Stiperstones Landscape National Nature Reserve (NNR) and lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and distinctive geological features, attracting visitors interested in nature and outdoor activities.

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Coordinates
52.5921, -2.8748
District
Shropshire
Parish
Ratlinghope
Postcode
SY5 0SW
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton β€” 7.8 km

Sources

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Archaeological sites Β· West Midlands

Cothercott Hill

Cothercott Hill β€” a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Farmland under snow near Cothercott Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2179426πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· West Midlands

Cothercott Barytes Mill

Cothercott Barytes Mill β€” a historic house in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Lane at Wilderley Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8106212πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Wilderley Hill

Wilderley Hill β€” mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 415.4 m.

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Cothercott Barytes Mill - geograph.org.uk - 8261077πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Paulith Bank

Paulith Bank β€” mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 383 m.

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Cothercott Barytes Mill - geograph.org.uk - 8261077πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Paulith Bank

Paulith Bank β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.

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Making hay while the sun shines.... - geograph.org.uk - 6900296πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· West Midlands

Wilderley Hill

Wilderley Hill β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.

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Where to eat & stay near Cothercott Hill

Places to stay

The Youth Hostel and its tower - geograph.org.uk - 6761009πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· West Midlands

Bridges Youth Hostel

Bridges Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in wales mid.

Black Lion Barn Retreat - geograph.org.uk - 8214884πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· West Midlands

By The Wood

By The Wood β€” a campsite in wales mid.

Tankerville Mine - geograph.org.uk - 3477712πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Nant Isa

Nant Isa β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Wincote, Batch Valley, All Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 8000335πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· West Midlands

All Stretton Bunkhouse

All Stretton Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in wales mid.

β†— allstrettonbunkhouse.co.uk
Bridleway to Oaks Wood - geograph.org.uk - 8004076πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· West Midlands

Woodville Caravan Site

Woodville Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Caer Caradoc Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6417758πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· West Midlands

Barnfield Farm Camping

Barnfield Farm Camping β€” a campsite in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

Picklescott village - geograph.org.uk - 8106918πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Picklescott

Picklescott in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Entrance to Stretton Hall Nursing Home - geograph.org.uk - 8322895πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Yew Tree Inn Public House

Yew Tree Inn Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Stretton Ale House, 8 The Square, Church Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 6386466πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· West Midlands

Berry's

Berry's β€” a cafΓ© in wales mid.

Catch and The Loft on a High Street corner, Church Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 6321354πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

The Bucks Head Public House

The Bucks Head Public House in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Little Stretton scene - geograph.org.uk - 6961398πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

The Ragleth Inn

The Ragleth Inn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Bishop's Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5883974πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

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Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Rawnsley Hill

Rawnsley Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 237 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Hound Hill

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Mountains & hills Β· West Midlands

Barr Beacon

Barr Beacon β€” Named summit at 227 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cothercott Hill?
Cothercott Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0SW), in the parish of Ratlinghope.
What is Cothercott Hill?
Cothercott Hill β€” mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 443.7 m.
How do I get to Cothercott Hill?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 0SW.
Is Cothercott Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Cothercott Hill is part of the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Cothercott Hill?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0SW.