Mountains & hills · North East England
Preston Hill
In or near Akeld.
Preston Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 526 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Preston Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 526 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: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Preston Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and provides opportunities for exploration of the natural environment. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil setting, typical of Scotland's mountainous regions.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5075, -2.1238
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n317039738 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Preston Hill?
- Preston Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TT), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Preston Hill?
- Preston Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 526 m.
- How do I get to Preston Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TT.
- Is Preston Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Preston Hill is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Preston Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TT. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.