Mountains & hills · North East England
Skirwith Hill
In or near Ousby.
Skirwith Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 785.8 m.
Clive Nicholson — 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
Skirwith Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 785.8 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skirwith Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This prominent peak offers a distinctive landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and expansive views. It serves as a notable feature for outdoor enthusiasts and those exploring the natural beauty of southern Scotland. Visitors can expect a variety of walking routes and opportunities to appreciate the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7128, -2.5000
Sources
- osm: n9385387454 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skirwith Hill?
- Skirwith Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Skirwith Hill?
- Skirwith Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 785.8 m.
- How do I get to Skirwith Hill?
- Its coordinates are 54.7128°, -2.5000°.
- Is Skirwith Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Skirwith Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.