Mountains & hills · North East England
Turf Hill
In or near Stanhope.
Turf Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 477.3 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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
- Stanhope · 4.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Turf Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 477.3 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: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Turf Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, characterised by its natural beauty and varied terrain. Visitors can expect a range of walking opportunities, suitable for different skill levels. The area provides a chance to experience the local flora and fauna in a tranquil setting.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7182, -2.0520
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 2PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2117883252 (ODbL)
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Bridge Over Rookhope Burn
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Former lime kiln
Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
Eastgate War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turf Hill?
- Turf Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 2PJ), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Turf Hill?
- Turf Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 477.3 m.
- How do I get to Turf Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 2PJ.
- Is Turf Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Turf Hill is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Turf Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 2PJ.