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Mountains & hills · North East England

Observatory Hill

In or near City of Durham.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Observatory Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 101 m.

Buttercup Meadow on Observatory Hill - Durham - geograph.org.uk - 6180507

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.7674, -1.5839
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 3TU
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham — 1.4 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Observatory Hill

Places to stay

Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 2479737📷 5

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The Georgian Town House

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Castle View Guest House

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Hotel Indigo Durham

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Caravan parks · North East England

Baxter Wood Farm Caravan Site

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Places to eat & drink

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Shaheen's Indian

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Cafés · North East England

Tea 4 U

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Observatory Hill?
Observatory Hill is in North-East England, 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. The nearest town is City of Durham. 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.