Castles · North East England
Haltwhistle Castle Hill
In or near Greenhead.
Haltwhistle Castle Hill — a castle in scotland lowlands.
John Lucas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 0.7 km
About
Haltwhistle Castle Hill is a named castle 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Haltwhistle Castle Hill is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its historical significance is marked by its remains, which provide insight into medieval fortifications. The site is characterised by its elevated position, offering views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors to the area can explore the remnants of the castle and appreciate its strategic location.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9712, -2.4527
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Haltwhistle
- Postcode
- NE49 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 0.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287201 (CC BY 4.0)
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Church of the Holy Cross
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Westgate Cinema
Theatres · 0.5 km
Alston Arches Viaduct
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Haltwhistle A69 Bridge (East)
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Haltwhistle War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Seldom Seen Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
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Church of the Holy Cross
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Haltwhistle - Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Haltwhistle Castle Hill?
- Haltwhistle Castle Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE49 0DZ), in the parish of Haltwhistle.
- What is Haltwhistle Castle Hill?
- Haltwhistle Castle Hill — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Haltwhistle Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE49 0DZ.
- Is Haltwhistle Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Haltwhistle Castle Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Haltwhistle Castle Hill charge admission?
- Haltwhistle Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Haltwhistle Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE49 0DZ.