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Mountains & hills · North West England

Highmore Hill

In or near Helbeck.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Highmore Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 266 m.

A curious small field south of Waitby - geograph.org.uk - 5180481

David Smith — 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
Kirkby Stephen · 1.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Highmore Hill is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 266 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

Highmore Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its distinctive landscape and natural features. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking and climbing, appealing to those interested in exploring the British countryside. Visitors can expect varied terrain and scenic views typical of the region.

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

Coordinates
54.4647, -2.3774
Parish
Waitby
Postcode
CA17 4HF
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Kirkby Stephen1.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Direction Sign – Signpost - geograph.org.uk - 6504346📷 5

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Waitby

Waitby in England North East, United Kingdom.

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DAF SB 220-Optare approaching Kirkby Stephen Station - geograph.org.uk - 6134359📷 5

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Wiseber Hill

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Field barn, Kirby Stephens - geograph.org.uk - 8242187📷 3

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Kirkby Stephen East railway station

Kirkby Stephen East railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Kirkby Stephen station, down starter signal - geograph.org.uk - 1398488📷 4

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Kirkby Stephen railway station

Kirkby Stephen railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Kirkby Stephen East Station - geograph.org.uk - 7751772📷 5

Vineyards · North West England

Croglam Castle

Croglam Castle — a UK vineyard in england north west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Croglam Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1401904📷 3

Castles · North West England

Croglam Castle

Croglam Castle — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Highmore Hill

Places to stay

Leyland Leopard In Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 3392528📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Pennine View Park

Pennine View Park — a campsite in england north west.

Freepennineviewpark.co.uk
Kirby Stephens Evangelical Church - geograph.org.uk - 8242178📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Kirkby Stephen Hostel

Kirkby Stephen Hostel — a hostel in england north west.

Freekirkbystephenhostel.co.uk
Kirkby Stephen Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 4325661📷 7

B&Bs · North West England

Fletcher House

Fletcher House — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

Freefletcherhouse.co.uk
Boots and flowers, Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 7868135📷 7

Hotels · North West England

Black Bull Hotel

Black Bull Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

blackbullkirkbystephen.co.uk
Mango Tree Indian Restaurant - Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 4048120📷 7

Hotels · North West England

The Pennine Hotel

The Pennine Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

penninehotel.com
King's Head Ravenstonedale - geograph.org.uk - 2351629📷 7

Hotels · North West England

The Kings Head

The Kings Head — a hotel in england north west.

Freekings-head.com

Places to eat & drink

Boots and flowers, Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 7868135📷 7

Cafés · North West England

The White Hare Cafe

The White Hare Cafe — a café in england north west.

the-white-hare-cafe.eatwithnia.com
A683 with traveller, travelling - geograph.org.uk - 3501856📷 5

Cafés · North West England

The Cross Keys Temperance Inn

The Cross Keys Temperance Inn — a café in england north west.

cautleyspout.co.uk
The Pennine Way seen from "The Tan Hill Inn" - geograph.org.uk - 5502811📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Tan Hill Inn

Tan Hill Inn in England North East, United Kingdom.

Junction of Scattergate and Colby Lane, Appleby - geograph.org.uk - 5033649📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

1, Scattergate

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Main Street, Sedbergh - geograph.org.uk - 6596850📷 5

Cafés · North West England

Gun Dog Coffee Shop

Gun Dog Coffee Shop — a café in england north west.

thegundogcoffeeshop.co.uk
Gunnerside Little Bridge, Gunnerside - geograph.org.uk - 8303085📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Kings Head Inn

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Allen Crags

Allen Crags — Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Highmore Hill?
Highmore Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4HF), in the parish of Waitby.
What is Highmore Hill?
Highmore Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 266 m.
How do I get to Highmore Hill?
The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4HF.
Is Highmore Hill a protected site?
Yes — Highmore Hill 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 Highmore Hill?
The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4HF.