Mountains & hills · North East England
Shaftoe Crags
In or near Bolam.
Shaftoe Crags — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Shaftoe Crags 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shaftoe Crags is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. Known for its rugged terrain and distinctive rock formations, it offers various opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and geological significance, making it a notable feature in the landscape. Visitors can expect scenic views and a chance to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1313, -1.9215
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Capheaton
- Postcode
- NE61 4EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615571 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Defended settlement, 450m NNW of Ferney Chesters
Vineyards · 0.2 km
Salter's Nick
Vineyards · 0.5 km
Romano-British settlement and Iron Age defended settlement, 550m north east of Shaftoe Grange
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
East Shaftoe Hall
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South
Windmills · 1.1 km
Standing stone and adjacent round cairn, 760m north east of East Shaftoe Hall
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
A696 road
Other places · 1.5 km
Capheaton
Other places · 1.8 km
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Capheaton Hall
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Capheaton Castle
Literary houses · 1.9 km
Bridge Approx 30 Yards North Of Clock Mill
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Huckhoe palisaded enclosure, defended settlement and Romano-British settlement, 550m north east of Bolam West Houses
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · North East England
Defended settlement, 450m NNW of Ferney Chesters
Defended settlement, 450m NNW of Ferney Chesters — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · North East England
Salter's Nick
Salter's Nick — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North East England
Romano-British settlement and Iron Age defended settlement, 550m north east of Shaftoe Grange
Romano-British settlement and Iron Age defended settlement, 550m north east of Shaftoe Grange in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
East Shaftoe Hall
East Shaftoe Hall — Grade I listed house in Capheaton, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 5Windmills · North East England
Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South
Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Standing stone and adjacent round cairn, 760m north east of East Shaftoe Hall
Standing stone and adjacent round cairn, 760m north east of East Shaftoe Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shaftoe Crags
Places to stay
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Elf Hills CL Site
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📷 3Campsites · North East England
Nunnykirk Scout Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Selby Woods Scout Campsite
Selby Woods Scout Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Well House CAMC CL
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📷 5Campsites · North East England
Tranwell Farm Camp Site
Tranwell Farm Camp Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Barrasford Park Caravan Site
Barrasford Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Seven Stars Public House
The Seven Stars Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Crown And Anchor
The Crown And Anchor in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Vicars Pele
The Vicars Pele in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaftoe Crags?
- Shaftoe Crags is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 4EA), in the parish of Capheaton.
- What is Shaftoe Crags?
- Shaftoe Crags — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Shaftoe Crags?
- Drivers can use postcode NE61 4EA.
- Is Shaftoe Crags a protected site?
- Yes — Shaftoe Crags is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shaftoe Crags?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 4EA. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.