Mountains & hills · North East England
Simonside
In or near Rothbury.
Simonside — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Mick Garratt — 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. Simonside 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: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Simonside Hills SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Simonside is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its distinctive rock formations and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, making it accessible for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a mix of rugged terrain and open moorland, providing opportunities for exploration and observation of local wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2825, -1.9637
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Whitton and Tosson
- Postcode
- NE65 7NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612051 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Simonside?
- Simonside is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7NW), in the parish of Whitton and Tosson.
- What is Simonside?
- Simonside — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Simonside?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7NW.
- Is Simonside a protected site?
- Yes — Simonside is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Simonside Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Simonside?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7NW. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.