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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Standards

In or near Helbeck.

Standards β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 597.4 m.

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

Trevor Littlewood β€” 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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Lunedale

Natural landmarks Β· North East England

Lunedale

Lunedale in England North East, United Kingdom.

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The 'inner pond' at Closehouse Mine - geograph.org.uk - 6143200πŸ“· 3

Wildlife reserves Β· North East England

Close House Mine

Close House Mine in England North East, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk
Ford At Hargill Beck - geograph.org.uk - 3399231πŸ“· 5

Caves Β· North East England

Withe Pot

Withe Pot β€” cave in england north east.

The 'inner pond' at Closehouse Mine - geograph.org.uk - 6143200πŸ“· 5

Waterfalls Β· North East England

Arngill Force

Arngill Force β€” waterfall in scotland lowlands.

Lune Forest

Archaeological sites Β· North East England

Lune Forest

Lune Forest β€” forest in County Durham, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•β†— designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk
Grains O th' Beck Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4858386πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· North East England

Grains O'Th' Beck Bridge

Grains O'Th' Beck Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Standards

Places to stay

Gabion - geograph.org.uk - 1715950πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Low Way Farm Camping Site

Low Way Farm Camping Site β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Trouble at Langdon Beck - geograph.org.uk - 7561692πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North East England

Langdon Beck Youth Hostel

Langdon Beck Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ yha.org.uk
Insects in Hannah's Meadow - geograph.org.uk - 6221953πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

The Wilderness Company

The Wilderness Company β€” a campsite in england north east.

Free↗ thewildernessco.co.uk
Access for the Pennine Way at the junction of the B6277 and Holwick Road - geograph.org.uk - 3587820πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Daleview Holiday Park

Daleview Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ daleviewcaravanpark.com
Market cross, Middleton-in-Teesdale - geograph.org.uk - 6411214πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· North East England

Brunswick House

Brunswick House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

β†— brunswickhouse.net
The fish and chip shop - geograph.org.uk - 3779334πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

The Teesdale Hotel

The Teesdale Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ teesdalehotel.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Boots and flowers, Kirkby Stephen - geograph.org.uk - 7868135πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

The White Hare Cafe

The White Hare Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in england north west.

β†— the-white-hare-cafe.eatwithnia.com
The Pennine Way seen from "The Tan Hill Inn" - geograph.org.uk - 5502811πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Tan Hill Inn

Tan Hill Inn in England North East, United Kingdom.

Junction of Scattergate and Colby Lane, Appleby - geograph.org.uk - 5033649πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

1, Scattergate

1, Scattergate in England North East, United Kingdom.

River Tees at Barnard Castle - geograph.org.uk - 8242671πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage

The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage in England North East, United Kingdom.

Trinity Methodist Church, Galgate - geograph.org.uk - 2392538πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Commercial Hotel

Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.

β†— thisisdurham.com
Barnard Castle, Horsemarket - geograph.org.uk - 2482210πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North East England

Nobia & Sons

Nobia & Sons β€” a cafΓ© in england north east.

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Old Boundary Marker on Rosedale Moor, Danby parish - geograph.org.uk - 6072556πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Danby High Moor

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Arndale Hill from moorland road - geograph.org.uk - 2764969πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Arndale Hill

Arndale Hill β€” mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 515.7 m.

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Caper Hill Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6999121πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Peat Hill

Peat Hill β€” mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 396 m.

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Mysterious Mound - geograph.org.uk - 1811216πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Cocker Hill

Cocker Hill β€” mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 470 m.

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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 β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 597.4 m.
How do I get to Standards?
Drivers can use postcode DL12 0PB.
Is Standards a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.