Mountains & hills · North East England
Flinty Fell
In or near Alston.
Flinty Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Flinty Fell 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 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
Flinty Fell is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. Known for its rugged terrain and distinctive rocky outcrops, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, providing various routes for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a natural setting that showcases the beauty of the Scottish countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7722, -2.3576
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616284 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flinty Fell?
- Flinty Fell is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3PA), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Flinty Fell?
- Flinty Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Flinty Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3PA.
- Is Flinty Fell a protected site?
- Yes — Flinty Fell 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 Flinty Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3PA.