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Mountains & hills · North East England

Thorny Hill

In or near Helbeck.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Thorny Hill — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 191 m.

Lowgill Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3770500

John H Darch — 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
Warcop · 2.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thorny Hill is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 191 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Thorny Hill is a mountain located in North-East England. It features rugged terrain and offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in exploring the natural environment. Thorny Hill's elevation provides opportunities for various levels of walking trails.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5226, -2.3509
Parish
Musgrave
Postcode
CA17 4DP
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Warcop2.5 km

Sources

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thorny Hill?
Thorny Hill is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4DP), in the parish of Musgrave.
What is Thorny Hill?
Thorny Hill — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 191 m.
How do I get to Thorny Hill?
The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4DP.
Is Thorny Hill a protected site?
Yes — Thorny Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Thorny Hill?
The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4DP.