Mountain passes · North East England
Tyne Gap
In or near Greenhead.
Tyne Gap — a mountain pass in scotland lowlands.
Marcus Byron — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 4.3 km
About
A British mountain pass — a route through high ground used historically for drove roads, military columns and now mostly walkers and motorists.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tipalt Burn SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tyne Gap is a mountain pass located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a natural route through the hills, connecting various valleys. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, typical of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding nature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0000, -2.5000
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Greenhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635272 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tyne Gap?
- Tyne Gap is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7JD), in the parish of Greenhead.
- What is Tyne Gap?
- Tyne Gap — a mountain pass in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Tyne Gap?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7JD.
- Is Tyne Gap a protected site?
- Yes — Tyne Gap is part of the Tipalt Burn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tyne Gap?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7JD.