Mountains & hills · North West England
The Beacon
In or near Bewcastle.
The Beacon — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
David Brown — 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. The Beacon 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: Kielder Mires SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beacon is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. Known for its distinctive elevation, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in hiking and nature exploration. The Beacon contributes to the natural beauty and rugged terrain characteristic of the Scottish Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0333, -2.6667
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kingwater
- Postcode
- CA8 2ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656124 (CC BY 4.0)
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Cemeteries · 3.5 km
Bewcastle War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.5 km
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Bewcastle Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 3.5 km
West Hall Motte
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📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
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📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Maiden Way Roman road from B6318 to 450m SW of High House, Gillalees Beacon signal station and Beacon Pasture early post-medieval dispersed settlement
Maiden Way Roman road from B6318 to 450m SW of High House, Gillalees Beacon signal station and Beacon Pasture early post-medieval dispersed settlement — archaeological site in Kingwater, Carlisle, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Castles · North West England
Askerton Castle
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📷 5Towns & cities · North West England
Bewcastle
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Where to eat & stay near The Beacon
Places to stay
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Greenhead Hostel
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Headswood on the Wall
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Places to eat & drink
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The Globe Tavern
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St Nicholas Arms Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beacon?
- The Beacon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2ER), in the parish of Kingwater.
- What is The Beacon?
- The Beacon — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- Drivers can use postcode CA8 2ER.
- Is The Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — The Beacon is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2ER. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.