Mountains & hills · North East England
Meldon Hill
In or near Dufton.
Meldon Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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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. Meldon Hill 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: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Appleby Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Meldon Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its distinctive landscape and offers opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The area is suitable for those interested in exploring the natural beauty of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6563, -2.3554
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612344 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meldon Hill?
- Meldon Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Meldon Hill?
- Meldon Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Meldon Hill?
- Its coordinates are 54.6563°, -2.3554°.
- Is Meldon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Meldon Hill is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Appleby Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.