Natural landmarks · North East England
Walltown Crags
In or near Greenhead.
Walltown Crags — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Walltown Crags is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
Walltown Crags is a natural rock formation located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is known for its striking geological features and is part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, which highlights its historical significance and natural beauty.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9922, -2.5060
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Greenhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/156818383 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walltown Crags?
- Walltown Crags is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7JD), in the parish of Greenhead.
- What is Walltown Crags?
- Walltown Crags — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walltown Crags?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7JD.
- Is Walltown Crags a protected site?
- Yes — Walltown Crags is part of the Tipalt Burn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Walltown Crags free to visit?
- Yes, Walltown Crags is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walltown Crags?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7JD.