Mountains & hills · North East England
Swallow Knowe
In or near Rothbury.
Swallow Knowe — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 283 m.
Russel Wills — 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
Swallow Knowe is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 283 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 Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swallow Knowe is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for hiking and exploring the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3451, -1.8882
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Rothbury
- Postcode
- NE65 7PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n360210418 (ODbL)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swallow Knowe?
- Swallow Knowe is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7PY), in the parish of Rothbury.
- What is Swallow Knowe?
- Swallow Knowe — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 283 m.
- How do I get to Swallow Knowe?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7PY.
- Is Swallow Knowe a protected site?
- Yes — Swallow Knowe is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Swallow Knowe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7PY. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.