Mountains & hills · North East England
Watcher's Hill
In or near Alston.
Watcher's Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 439 m.
Andrew Smith — 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
- Alston · 5.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Watcher's Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 439 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Watcher’s Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is noted for its distinctive landscape and panoramic views of the surrounding area. The hill is a popular destination for walkers and those interested in outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a range of trails suitable for various skill levels, providing opportunities to explore the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7979, -2.5146
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 5 km
Sources
- osm: n369686620 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watcher's Hill?
- Watcher's Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Watcher's Hill?
- Watcher's Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 439 m.
- How do I get to Watcher's Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 5.0 km away. Its coordinates are 54.7979°, -2.5146°.
- Is Watcher's Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Watcher's Hill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Watcher's Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 5.0 km away.