Mountains & hills · North East England
Millstone Grits
In or near Gilmonby.
Millstone Grits — a hill or mountain in england north east.
David Brown — 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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Millstone Grits is a named hill or mountain in england north east, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Millstone Grits is a mountain range located in North-East England. Characterised by its distinctive gritstone, this range is part of the Pennines. The area is known for its rugged landscapes and is popular among hikers and climbers. Visitors can expect scenic views and a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5910, -2.0705
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Mickleton
- Postcode
- DL12 0LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613530 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Millstone Grits?
- Millstone Grits is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0LU), in the parish of Mickleton.
- What is Millstone Grits?
- Millstone Grits — a hill or mountain in england north east.
- How do I get to Millstone Grits?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0LU.
- Is Millstone Grits a protected site?
- Yes — Millstone Grits is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Millstone Grits?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0LU. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.