Mountains & hills · North East England
Hound Hill
In or near Alston.
Hound Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 566.3 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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
- Alston · 7.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Hound Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 566.3 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hound Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features distinctive topography typical of the region, offering a variety of landscapes. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration of the natural environment. The area is characterised by its scenic views and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7517, -2.4630
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: n9439083818 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hound Hill?
- Hound Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Hound Hill?
- Hound Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 566.3 m.
- How do I get to Hound Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.1 km away. Its coordinates are 54.7517°, -2.4630°.
- Is Hound Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Hound Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hound Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.1 km away.