Mountains & hills · North East England
Three Pikes
Three Pikes — a mountain in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, 650 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Three Pikes is a named summit in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 650 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Three Pikes is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its distinctive three-peak formation, contributing to the region's rugged landscape. The area is popular for hiking and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7040, -2.2590
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Forest and Frith
- Postcode
- DL12 0XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24637916 (CC0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Three Pikes?
- Three Pikes is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0XX), in the parish of Forest and Frith.
- What is Three Pikes?
- Three Pikes — a mountain in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, 650 m.
- How do I get to Three Pikes?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0XX.
- Is Three Pikes a protected site?
- Yes — Three Pikes is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE National Nature Reserve.
- Is Three Pikes free to visit?
- Yes, Three Pikes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Three Pikes?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0XX. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.