Mountains & hills · North East England
Daffenside Beacon
In or near Gamblesby.
Daffenside Beacon — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 661 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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 · 7.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Daffenside Beacon is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 661 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Daffenside Beacon is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable landmark in the region. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain suitable for walking and hiking, with various trails that cater to different skill levels. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and provides opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7873, -2.5486
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkoswald
- Postcode
- CA9 3BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n5151236594 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Daffenside Beacon?
- Daffenside Beacon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3BW), in the parish of Kirkoswald.
- What is Daffenside Beacon?
- Daffenside Beacon — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 661 m.
- How do I get to Daffenside Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3BW.
- Is Daffenside Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Daffenside Beacon is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Daffenside Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3BW.