Mountains & hills · North East England
Islington Hill
In or near Stanhope.
Islington Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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
- Frosterley · 7.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Islington Hill is a named hill or mountain 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: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Islington Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers scenic views typical of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails that cater to varying levels of experience. The area is known for its natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6641, -1.9997
- Nearest railway station
- Frosterley — 7.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616657 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Islington Hill?
- Islington Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Islington Hill?
- Islington Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Islington Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Frosterley, about 7.4 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6641°, -1.9997°.
- Is Islington Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Islington Hill is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Islington Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Frosterley, about 7.4 km away.