Mountains & hills · North East England
The Cross
In or near Startforth.
The Cross — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 308.8 m.
Colin Park — 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
The Cross is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 308.8 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cross is a mountain located in North-East England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and offers various outdoor activities for visitors. The area provides opportunities for hiking and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The mountain is a notable feature in the region's natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5813, -2.0400
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Hunderthwaite
- Postcode
- DL12 9UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n433822907 (ODbL)
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Nearby
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Road Bridge, 400 Metres West Of Town Head Farmhouse, On Road To Mickleton
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Where to eat & stay near The Cross
Places to stay
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Lonton South Farm
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Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
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📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Commercial Hotel
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Cricketers' Arms Public House
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Turk's Head Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cross?
- The Cross is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9UT), in the parish of Hunderthwaite.
- What is The Cross?
- The Cross — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 308.8 m.
- How do I get to The Cross?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9UT.
- Is The Cross a protected site?
- Yes — The Cross is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9UT. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.