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Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Great Heaplaw

In or near Alston.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Great Heaplaw β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 481 m.

Broken wall, Great Heaplaw - geograph.org.uk - 298039

Andrew Smith β€” 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
Kirkhaugh Β· 1.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Great Heaplaw is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 481 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 Heaplaw is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its distinctive topography and natural landscape. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and exploration of the surrounding area. The region offers scenic views and a variety of walking routes suitable for different skill levels.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8313, -2.4922
Parish
Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
Postcode
CA9 3BG
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham
Nearest railway station
Kirkhaugh β€” 1.5 km

Sources

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Little Heaplaw

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Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle

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Where to eat & stay near Great Heaplaw

Places to stay

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Tyne Willows

Tyne Willows β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Tyne Willows

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B&Bs Β· North East England

Lowbyer Manor Country House

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Hostels Β· North East England

YHA Alston

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YHA Alston

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Anchor Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Heaplaw?
Great Heaplaw is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3BG), in the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh.
What is Great Heaplaw?
Great Heaplaw β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 481 m.
How do I get to Great Heaplaw?
The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3BG.
Is Great Heaplaw a protected site?
Yes β€” Great Heaplaw 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 Heaplaw?
The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3BG.