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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North East England

Hepburn Crags

In or near Chillingham.

Hepburn Crags — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 277 m.

Track through bracken and heather - geograph.org.uk - 4551861

Russel Wills — 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hepburn Crags is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 277 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: Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hepburn Crags is a mountain located in central Scotland. It features rugged terrain and dramatic rock formations, popular among climbers and hikers. The area offers various routes for different skill levels, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape provides scenic views, characteristic of the Scottish Highlands.

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

Coordinates
55.5172, -1.8808
Parish
Chillingham
Postcode
NE66 4EG
Parliamentary constituency
North Northumberland

Sources

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Places to stay

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hepburn Crags?
Hepburn Crags is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4EG), in the parish of Chillingham.
What is Hepburn Crags?
Hepburn Crags — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 277 m.
How do I get to Hepburn Crags?
Drivers can use postcode NE66 4EG.
Is Hepburn Crags a protected site?
Yes — Hepburn Crags is part of the Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Hepburn Crags?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4EG. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.