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Mountains & hills · North East England

Standards

In or near Helbeck.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Standards — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 597.4 m.

Rash of boulders east of summit of Standards - geograph.org.uk - 3704014

Trevor Littlewood — 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

Standards is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 597.4 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: Lune Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Standards is a mountain located in North-East England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature in the region. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting both enthusiasts and casual walkers. Visitors can expect a variety of trails that cater to different skill levels, set against a backdrop of natural beauty.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5989, -2.2188
Parish
Lunedale
Postcode
DL12 0PB
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Standards

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Standards?
Standards is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0PB), in the parish of Lunedale.
What is Standards?
Standards — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 597.4 m.
How do I get to Standards?
The nearest town is Helbeck. Drivers can use postcode DL12 0PB.
Is Standards a protected site?
Yes — Standards is part of the Lune Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Standards?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0PB. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.