Mountains & hills · North East England
Observatory Hill
In or near City of Durham.
Observatory Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 101 m.
Anthony Parkes — 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
- Durham · 1.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Observatory Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 101 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Observatory Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable landmark in the region. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, attracting visitors interested in exploring the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7674, -1.5839
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: n853092826 (ODbL)
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Nearby
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Durham University Observatory
Durham University Observatory — building in Durham, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Wheel Cross
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British Society for Middle Eastern Studies
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📷 4Historic churches · North East England
St Aidan's College
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Durham University Business School
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Where to eat & stay near Observatory Hill
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
The Georgian Town House
The Georgian Town House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
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Castle View Guest House
Castle View Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Hotel Indigo Durham
Hotel Indigo Durham — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Baxter Wood Farm Caravan Site
Baxter Wood Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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Colpitts Hotel
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📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
The Victoria
The Victoria in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · North East England
Shaheen's Indian
Shaheen's Indian — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Happiness 2 Barbeque
Happiness 2 Barbeque — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Observatory Hill?
- Observatory Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3TU), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Observatory Hill?
- Observatory Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 101 m.
- How do I get to Observatory Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3TU.
- How do I get to Observatory Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3TU.