Mountains & hills · North East England
Watch Hill
In or near Akeld.
Watch Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 343 m.
Russel Wills — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Watch Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 343 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: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Watch Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5299, -2.0715
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Akeld
- Postcode
- NE71 6RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n317039728 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watch Hill?
- Watch Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6RN), in the parish of Akeld.
- What is Watch Hill?
- Watch Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 343 m.
- How do I get to Watch Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6RN.
- Is Watch Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Watch Hill is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Watch Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6RN. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.