Mountains & hills · North East England
Great Dow Hill
In or near Alston.
Great Dow Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 490 m.
Ian S — 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 · 4.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Dow Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 490 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
Great Dow Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its distinctive elevation and natural landscape. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside, making it a suitable destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The scenic views from the summit provide a vantage point over the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7843, -2.4882
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n9497578336 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Dow Hill?
- Great Dow Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3BN), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Great Dow Hill?
- Great Dow Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 490 m.
- How do I get to Great Dow Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3BN.
- Is Great Dow Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Great Dow 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 Great Dow Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3BN.