Mountains & hills · North East England
Monks
In or near Stanhope.
Monks — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 565.1 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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
- Frosterley · 10.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Monks is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 565.1 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesdale Allotments SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monks is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels. The mountain provides opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration amidst the natural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6561, -2.0590
- Nearest railway station
- Frosterley — 10 km
Sources
- osm: n29537227 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Lodge Sike (High Level)
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Medieval farmstead
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Medieval farmstead
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Snaisgill
Other places · 2.1 km
Coldberry lead mine
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Coldberry lead mine
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Hudeshope Waterfall
Waterfalls · 2.4 km
Burnt mound at Knott Well
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Burnt mound at Knott Well
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Burnt mound
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
White Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Hudeshope Linn (waterfall)
Waterfalls · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Lodge Sike (High Level)
Lodge Sike (High Level) — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Medieval farmstead
Medieval farmstead — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Medieval farmstead
Medieval farmstead — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 4📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Coldberry lead mine
Coldberry lead mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Coldberry lead mine
Coldberry lead mine — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Monks
Places to stay
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Brunswick House
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📷 5Hotels · North East England
The Teesdale Hotel
The Teesdale Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Daleview Holiday Park
Daleview Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Lonton South Farm
Lonton South Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Low Way Farm Camping Site
Low Way Farm Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Black Bull Public House
Black Bull Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Cricketers' Arms Public House
Cricketers' Arms Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Commercial Hotel
Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Turk's Head Public House
Turk's Head Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monks?
- Monks is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Monks?
- Monks — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 565.1 m.
- How do I get to Monks?
- The nearest railway station is Frosterley, about 10.0 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6561°, -2.0590°.
- Is Monks a protected site?
- Yes — Monks is part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.