Mountains & hills · North East England
The Bell
In or near Akeld.
The Bell — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 246 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 10.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Bell is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 246 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: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bell is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its distinct geological features and offers various hiking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding area provides a scenic backdrop, making it a suitable spot for those seeking to explore the natural landscape of the region. Visitors can expect a combination of rugged terrain and panoramic views typical of Scottish mountains.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5543, -2.1592
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 10 km
Sources
- osm: n317459856 (ODbL)
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Hethpool Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Hethpool tower house
Literary houses · 0.7 km
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Historic houses · 0.7 km
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Villages · 0.7 km
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West Hill Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.1 km
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Settlement at the south end of The Bell
Settlement at the south end of The Bell — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Hethpool Tower
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Hethpool tower house
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Where to eat & stay near The Bell
Places to stay
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Mill House
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The Plough Hotel
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Highburn House Country Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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The Masons Arms
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The Victoria Hotel
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Plough Inn With Outbuilding To North
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bell?
- The Bell is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TW), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is The Bell?
- The Bell — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 246 m.
- How do I get to The Bell?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TW.
- Is The Bell a protected site?
- Yes — The Bell is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Bell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TW. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.