Mountains & hills · North East England
Knapside Hill
In or near Gamblesby.
Knapside Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 685 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
- Langwathby · 8.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Knapside Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 685 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Knapside Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a variety of outdoor activities and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a natural environment conducive to walking and exploring the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and diverse flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7397, -2.5509
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: n9391605547 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knapside Hill?
- Knapside Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Knapside Hill?
- Knapside Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 685 m.
- How do I get to Knapside Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 8.8 km away. Its coordinates are 54.7397°, -2.5509°.
- Is Knapside Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Knapside 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.