Mountains & hills · North East England
Nettle Hill
In or near Sandford.
Nettle Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Mick Garratt — 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
- Kirkby Stephen · 4.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Nettle Hill is a named hill or mountain in england north west, 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: Smardale Gill SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SMARDALE GILL
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nettle Hill is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty. The area offers various outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, attracting nature enthusiasts and walkers. The landscape provides scenic views typical of the region, making it a notable destination for those exploring the North-West.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4633, -2.4415
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen — 4.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609478 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nettle Hill?
- Nettle Hill is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Nettle Hill?
- Nettle Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Nettle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 4.8 km away. Its coordinates are 54.4633°, -2.4415°.
- Is Nettle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Nettle Hill is part of the Smardale Gill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Nettle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 4.8 km away.