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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North East England

Killhope Law

In or near Alston.

Killhope Law — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Small lough on the summit of Killhope Law - geograph.org.uk - 5885683

Mike Quinn — 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Killhope Law 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: Allendale Moors SSSI
  • 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

Killhope Law is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails and opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation. The area provides a natural setting for those interested in exploring the landscape of southern Scotland.

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Coordinates
54.7982, -2.2828
Parish
Stanhope
Postcode
DL13 1AT
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The trig point and currick on Killhope Law - geograph.org.uk - 5885660📷 5

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Killhope Law

Killhope Law — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 673.0 m.

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Hush at Kilhope - geograph.org.uk - 1478058📷 3

Museums · North East England

Old Moss Lead Vein

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The bridge at the cleugh of Westonmea Burn - geograph.org.uk - 1702491📷 5

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Coalcleugh

Coalcleugh — a village in scotland lowlands.

The Weardale Tub (detail), Killhope Lead Mining Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7243851📷 4

Museums · North East England

Killhope Museum

Killhope Museum in England North East, United Kingdom.

👶killhope.org.uk
Overshot water wheel - geograph.org.uk - 5352288📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts

Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

killhope.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Killhope Law

Places to stay

Overshot water wheel - geograph.org.uk - 5352288📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts

Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

killhope.org.uk
Dovespool, East Allendale - geograph.org.uk - 3654574📷 5

Hostels · North East England

Allenheads Lodge

Allenheads Lodge — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

springboard-ne.org.uk
The Assay House - geograph.org.uk - 2352325📷 5

Hostels · North East England

Assay Office Bunkhouse

Assay Office Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

nentheadmines.com
Allenheads Inn - 2 - geograph.org.uk - 7342339📷 7

Hotels · North East England

The Allenheads Inn

The Allenheads Inn — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

allenheadsinn.co.uk
Victorian postbox, Nentberry - geograph.org.uk - 5513600📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite

Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freehaggsbank.com
Victorian postbox, Nentberry - geograph.org.uk - 5513600📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Horse & Wagon Caravan Park

Horse & Wagon Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Stile and footpath near Dingwell Hill and Todd's Burn Farm - geograph.org.uk - 422319📷 5

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The Road Bridge into Blanchland - geograph.org.uk - 3510281📷 5

Cafés · North East England

The White Monk Tearoom

The White Monk Tearoom — a café in scotland lowlands.

Blanchland, The Lord Crewe Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 7581296📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel

The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Travellers Rest public house - geograph.org.uk - 4892316📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Travellers' Rest Inn

Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Anchor Hotel, Haydon Bridge - August 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5088286📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

Anchor Hotel

Anchor Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

theanchorhotelhaydonbridge.com
4, Battle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7800256📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Globe Inn

The Globe Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Killhope Law?
Killhope Law is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 1AT), in the parish of Stanhope.
What is Killhope Law?
Killhope Law — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Killhope Law?
Drivers can use postcode DL13 1AT.
Is Killhope Law a protected site?
Yes — Killhope Law is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Killhope Law?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 1AT. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.