Mountains & hills · North East England
Pontop Pike
In or near Ebchester.
Pontop Pike — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Anthony Foster — 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
- East Tanfield · 4.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Pontop Pike is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Pontop Pike is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its elevation and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking a natural setting. The mountain's terrain provides a range of exploration opportunities for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8701, -1.7682
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DH9 9AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield — 4.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609479 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontop Pike?
- Pontop Pike is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH9 9AS), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- What is Pontop Pike?
- Pontop Pike — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Pontop Pike?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH9 9AS.
- How do I get to Pontop Pike?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH9 9AS.