Mountains & hills · North West England
Gallows Hill
In or near Helbeck.
Gallows Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 250 m.
John Slater — 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
- Kirkby Stephen · 0.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Gallows Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 250 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
Gallows Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is notable for its distinct elevation and rugged terrain. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect scenic views and a range of outdoor activities typical of mountainous regions.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4509, -2.3579
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Wharton
- Postcode
- CA17 4LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n773499280 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallows Hill?
- Gallows Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4LD), in the parish of Wharton.
- What is Gallows Hill?
- Gallows Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 250 m.
- How do I get to Gallows Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4LD.
- Is Gallows Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Gallows Hill 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 Gallows Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4LD.