Mountains & hills · North East England
James's Hill
In or near Stanhope.
James's Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 9.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. James's 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: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
James's Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is distinguished by its prominent elevation in the region, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. The terrain provides a mix of challenging routes and more accessible paths, catering to different levels of experience.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6881, -2.1207
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 9.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612345 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James's Hill?
- James's Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is James's Hill?
- James's Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to James's Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 9.7 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6881°, -2.1207°.
- Is James's Hill a protected site?
- Yes — James's Hill is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).