Mountains & hills · North East England
Great Hetha
In or near Akeld.
Great Hetha — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 343 m.

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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
Great Hetha is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 343 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: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Hetha is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the scenic landscape typical of the region, offering expansive views and a variety of walking opportunities. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5414, -2.1826
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n317455220 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Hetha?
- Great Hetha is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TW), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Great Hetha?
- Great Hetha — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 343 m.
- How do I get to Great Hetha?
- The nearest town is Akeld. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TW.
- Is Great Hetha a protected site?
- Yes — Great Hetha is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great Hetha?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TW. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.