Mountains & hills · North East England
Dora's Seat
Dora's Seat — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 657.8 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Dora's Seat is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 657.8 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: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dora's Seat is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for walkers and hikers. The area features various walking trails suitable for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a natural setting with opportunities for outdoor activities amidst the scenic beauty of the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6921, -2.1771
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 1PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n29537159 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dora's Seat?
- Dora's Seat is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 1PB), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Dora's Seat?
- Dora's Seat — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 657.8 m.
- How do I get to Dora's Seat?
- Drivers can use postcode DL13 1PB.
- Is Dora's Seat a protected site?
- Yes — Dora's Seat is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Dora's Seat?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 1PB. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.