Mountains & hills · North East England
Glitteringstone
In or near Rothbury.
Glitteringstone — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Glitteringstone 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 Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glitteringstone is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its distinctive geological features and natural beauty. The surrounding area offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and exploring the local flora and fauna. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape typical of the region, with varied terrain and scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3214, -1.9293
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Rothbury
- Postcode
- NE65 7YL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613483 (CC BY 4.0)
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Cartington Castle at Cartington Farm
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Armstrong Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Newcastle House Hotel
Hotels · 1.7 km
Rothbury
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Thropton Bridge Over The Wreigh Burn
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Cartington
Other places · 1.8 km
Rothbury Castle
Literary houses · 1.8 km
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Standing stone 550m north-east of Old Rothbury hillfort
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Cartington Castle
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Where to eat & stay near Glitteringstone
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · North East England
Newcastle House Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Riverside Caravan Park Rothbury
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Coquetdale Holiday Park
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Whitton Glebe Caravan Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Anglers Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Plough Inn With Outbuilding To North
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Northumberland Arms
Northumberland Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Crown Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glitteringstone?
- Glitteringstone is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7YL), in the parish of Rothbury.
- What is Glitteringstone?
- Glitteringstone — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Glitteringstone?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7YL.
- Is Glitteringstone a protected site?
- Yes — Glitteringstone is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Glitteringstone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7YL. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.