Mountains & hills · North East England
Meathaw Hill
In or near Alston.
Meathaw Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 492 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 5.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Meathaw Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 492 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: 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
Meathaw Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features rugged terrain typical of the region, appealing to walkers and climbers. The area provides opportunities for outdoor activities and offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. It is part of the diverse geography that characterises the Scottish Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7768, -2.5007
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: n9559996046 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meathaw Hill?
- Meathaw Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Meathaw Hill?
- Meathaw Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 492 m.
- How do I get to Meathaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 5.6 km away. Its coordinates are 54.7768°, -2.5007°.
- Is Meathaw Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Meathaw 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.
- How do I get to Meathaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 5.6 km away.