Mountains & hills · North East England
Thorngrafton Common
In or near Bardon Mill.
Thorngrafton Common — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
David Purchase — 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
- Bardon Mill · 2.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Thorngrafton Common 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorngrafton Common is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area offers a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities to explore the local landscape. Visitors can expect panoramic views and a chance to experience the natural beauty of the region. The setting is characterised by rugged terrain and diverse flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9935, -2.3424
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bardon Mill
- Postcode
- NE47 7AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613478 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Thorngrafton Common
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorngrafton Common?
- Thorngrafton Common is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7AF), in the parish of Bardon Mill.
- What is Thorngrafton Common?
- Thorngrafton Common — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Thorngrafton Common?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 7AF.
- Is Thorngrafton Common a protected site?
- Yes — Thorngrafton Common is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thorngrafton Common?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7AF.