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Mountains & hills · North East England

Howly Hill

In or near Warden Law.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Howly Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 105 m.

Burdon Lane, near Ryhope - geograph.org.uk - 6134104

Malc McDonald — 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
Seaham · 3.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Howly Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 105 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: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Howly Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a distinctive landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and expansive views. Visitors to Howly Hill can expect a range of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, allowing for exploration of the natural surroundings. The area is known for its quiet, rural atmosphere, making it a place for outdoor activities and appreciation of the local ecology.

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Coordinates
54.8600, -1.3948
District
Sunderland
Parish
Burdon
Postcode
SR3 2QA
Parliamentary constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
Nearest railway station
Seaham — 3.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howly Hill?
Howly Hill is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SR3 2QA), in the parish of Burdon.
What is Howly Hill?
Howly Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 105 m.
How do I get to Howly Hill?
The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 3.9 km away. The nearest town is Warden Law. Drivers can use postcode SR3 2QA.
Is Howly Hill a protected site?
Yes — Howly Hill is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Howly Hill?
The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR3 2QA.