Mountains & hills · North East England
Nunnery Hill
In or near Alston.
Nunnery Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 607.5 m.
Michael Graham — 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
- Alston · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Nunnery Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 607.5 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitesike Mine and Flinty Fell SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nunnery Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinct landscape typical of the region, with rolling hills and scenic views. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and offers a natural setting for those seeking to explore the countryside. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with opportunities to appreciate the local flora and fauna.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7805, -2.3616
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: n323137638 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nunnery Hill?
- Nunnery Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3LR), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Nunnery Hill?
- Nunnery Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 607.5 m.
- How do I get to Nunnery Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3LR.
- Is Nunnery Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Nunnery Hill is part of the Whitesike Mine and Flinty Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Nunnery Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3LR.