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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Knitsley Fell

In or near Wolsingham.

Knitsley Fell β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 283.6 m.

Heather in flower at summit of Knitsley Fell - geograph.org.uk - 7260549

Trevor Littlewood β€” 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
Wolsingham Β· 2.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Knitsley Fell is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 283.6 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Knitsley Fell is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Wolsingham, postcode DL13. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the North Pennines. The fell offers visitors scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities in a protected natural environment.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.7104, -1.8553
Parish
Wolsingham
Postcode
DL13 3PA
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Wolsingham β€” 2.6 km

Sources

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The Castles

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Where to eat & stay near Knitsley Fell

Places to stay

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Bradley Burn Farm Touring site

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The Paddock Touring Park

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High Shipley Farm Bungalow

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Holebeck Touring Caravan Park

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Knitsley Fell?
Knitsley Fell is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 3PA), in the parish of Wolsingham.
What is Knitsley Fell?
Knitsley Fell β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 283.6 m.
How do I get to Knitsley Fell?
The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 3PA.
Is Knitsley Fell a protected site?
Yes β€” Knitsley Fell is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Knitsley Fell?
The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 3PA.