Mountains & hills · North West England
Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common)
In or near Embleton.
Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common) — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 255 m.
David Purchase — 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
- Aspatria · 9.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common) is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 255 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: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Watch Hill is a mountain located on Setmurthy Common in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape, characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks, providing a tranquil environment for visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6745, -3.3042
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Setmurthy
- Postcode
- CA13 9SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 9.6 km
Sources
- osm: n11298159666 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common)?
- Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9SP), in the parish of Setmurthy.
- What is Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common)?
- Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common) — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 255 m.
- How do I get to Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common)?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 9SP.
- Is Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common) a protected site?
- Yes — Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common) is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Watch Hill (Setmurthy Common)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9SP. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.