Mountains & hills · North East England
Paper Hill
In or near Alston.
Paper Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 545.3 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 8.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Paper Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 545.3 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Paper Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and open moorland. The area offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural scenery. Visitors can expect a relatively quiet environment, suitable for those seeking outdoor activities away from more crowded locations.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7448, -2.3931
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 8.4 km
Sources
- osm: n9439188752 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Paper Hill?
- Paper Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3HF), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Paper Hill?
- Paper Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 545.3 m.
- How do I get to Paper Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3HF.
- Is Paper Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Paper Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Paper Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3HF. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.