Mountains & hills · North East England
Ratcheugh Crag
In or near Broxfield.
Ratcheugh Crag — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Michael Dibb — 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
- Greenrigg Halt · 3.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ratcheugh Crag 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ratcheugh Crag is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, appealing to walkers and climbers. The crag features steep cliffs and rocky outcrops, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The surrounding area presents a varied terrain that reflects the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4249, -1.6467
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Longhoughton
- Postcode
- NE66 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Greenrigg Halt — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615579 (CC BY 4.0)
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Denwick Bridge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ratcheugh Crag?
- Ratcheugh Crag is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 3AD), in the parish of Longhoughton.
- What is Ratcheugh Crag?
- Ratcheugh Crag — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Ratcheugh Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Greenrigg Halt, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 3AD.
- Is Ratcheugh Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Ratcheugh Crag is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ratcheugh Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Greenrigg Halt, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 3AD.