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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Penshaw Hill

In or near Offerton.

Penshaw Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 136 m.

Penshaw Monument - geograph.org.uk - 2733538

Anthony Foster β€” 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
South Hylton Β· 3.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Penshaw Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 136 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Penshaw Hill is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular spot for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The hill is known for its distinctive profile and natural beauty, making it a notable feature in the region. Visitors can expect various trails suitable for varying levels of hiking experience.

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

Coordinates
54.8830, -1.4813
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR4 9JX
Parliamentary constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
Nearest railway station
South Hylton β€” 3.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Penshaw MonumentπŸ“· 4

Memorials & monuments Β· North East England

Penshaw Monument

Penshaw Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

FreeGrade IπŸ•β†— britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Footpath down from Penshaw Hill near Sunderland - geograph.org.uk - 1672361πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· North East England

Penshaw Hill

Penshaw Hill β€” a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Penshaw Monument - geograph.org.uk - 2733538πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· North East England

Old Penshaw

Old Penshaw β€” a village in scotland lowlands.

Penshaw Monument - geograph.org.uk - 2733538πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· North East England

Cox Green

Cox Green β€” a village in scotland lowlands.

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cox Green Road, south of Washington - geograph.org.uk - 6044920πŸ“· 4

Heritage railway stations Β· North East England

Cox Green railway station

Cox Green railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Cornflower in the verge - geograph.org.uk - 7624942πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Carr Hill

Carr Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 102 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Penshaw Hill

Places to stay

Rough Grass west of Grasswell - geograph.org.uk - 5686033πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Showmen's Guild Site - Sunnyside Farm

Showmen's Guild Site - Sunnyside Farm β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Northside between Birtley and Wrekenton - geograph.org.uk - 5885146πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Bowes Incline Hotel

Bowes Incline Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ thebowesinclinehotel.co.uk
Factory units on Drum Road Industrial Estate - geograph.org.uk - 5384210πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Plum Tree Park

Plum Tree Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Three Horseshoes Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7977208πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

The Stables

The Stables β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Sunderland Aquatic Centre - geograph.org.uk - 6228752πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland

Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands. 3-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.

β†— hilton.com
Arches in Finchale Priory - geograph.org.uk - 7342130πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Finchale Abbey Touring Park

Finchale Abbey Touring Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— finchaleabbey.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Naval Memorial, Bishopwearmouth Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 3837523πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North East England

The Lodge

The Lodge β€” a cafΓ© in scotland lowlands.

War memorial at Houghton-Le-Spring - geograph.org.uk - 5680655πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Old Mill Public House

The Old Mill Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

The Willow Pond pub - geograph.org.uk - 5437798πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Mountain Daisy Public House

Mountain Daisy Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Queen Alexandra Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7514240πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Websters Public House

Websters Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Hylton Road, Sunderland - geograph.org.uk - 5880134πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Livingstone's Public House

Livingstone's Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

The old Sunderland College Buildings - geograph.org.uk - 2079137πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Fitzgerald's Public House

Fitzgerald's Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

More mountains in this region

Old Boundary Marker on Rosedale Moor, Danby parish - geograph.org.uk - 6072556πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Danby High Moor

Danby High Moor β€” a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.

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Arndale Hill from moorland road - geograph.org.uk - 2764969πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Arndale Hill

Arndale Hill β€” mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 515.7 m.

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Caper Hill Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6999121πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Peat Hill

Peat Hill β€” mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 396 m.

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Mysterious Mound - geograph.org.uk - 1811216πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Cocker Hill

Cocker Hill β€” mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 470 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Penshaw Hill?
Penshaw Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR4 9JX), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Penshaw Hill?
Penshaw Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 136 m.
How do I get to Penshaw Hill?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR4 9JX.
How do I get to Penshaw Hill?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR4 9JX.