Mountains & hills Β· North East England
Great Heaplaw
In or near Alston.
Great Heaplaw β mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 481 m.

Andrew Smith β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- 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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8313, -2.4922
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
- Postcode
- CA9 3BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkhaugh β 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n9502280943 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Little Heaplaw
Mountains & hills Β· 0.5 km

Whitley Castle
Castles Β· 1.0 km

Black Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.1 km

Maiden Way
Castles Β· 1.2 km

Kirkhaugh Halt railway station
Heritage railway stations Β· 1.5 km

Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle
Historic bridges Β· 1.6 km

Gilderdale Bridge
Historic bridges Β· 1.7 km

Kirkhaugh
Other places Β· 1.8 km

Gilderdale Viaduct
Historic bridges Β· 1.9 km

Gilderdale Halt railway station
Heritage railway stations Β· 1.9 km

Grey Nag
Mountains & hills Β· 2.2 km

Stouthard
Mountains & hills Β· 2.3 km
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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.