Mountains & hills · North East England
Monkside
In or near Falstone.
Monkside — a mountain in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Peter McDermott — 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)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monkside is a named summit in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielderhead and Emblehope Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monkside is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its distinctive topography, contributing to the varied landscape of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.2333, -2.4833
Sources
- wikidata: Q24639595 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monkside?
- Monkside is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Monkside?
- Monkside — a mountain in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monkside?
- Its coordinates are 55.2333°, -2.4833°.
- Is Monkside a protected site?
- Yes — Monkside is part of the Kielderhead and Emblehope Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Monkside free to visit?
- Yes, Monkside is free to enter.