Mountains & hills · North East England
Leech Hope Crag
In or near Elsdon.
Leech Hope Crag — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 322 m.
Russel Wills — 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
Leech Hope Crag is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 322 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Simonside Hills SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leech Hope Crag is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This crag offers various climbing opportunities and is notable for its rugged terrain. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging routes and scenic views, making it suitable for both experienced climbers and those looking to explore the outdoors. The surrounding area provides a natural setting for walking and enjoying the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2517, -2.0739
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Elsdon
- Postcode
- NE19 1AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n1832998398 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leech Hope Crag?
- Leech Hope Crag is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE19 1AS), in the parish of Elsdon.
- What is Leech Hope Crag?
- Leech Hope Crag — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 322 m.
- How do I get to Leech Hope Crag?
- Drivers can use postcode NE19 1AS.
- Is Leech Hope Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Leech Hope Crag is part of the Simonside Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Leech Hope Crag?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE19 1AS. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.