Mountains & hills · North East England
West Hill
In or near Akeld.
West Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Andrew Curtis — 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
- Heatherslaw · 9.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. West Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
West Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking and wildlife observation. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, attracting those interested in exploring Scotland's landscapes. The mountain is also part of a larger network of trails, making it accessible for various levels of outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5591, -2.1448
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 9.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613486 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hill?
- West Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6BB), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is West Hill?
- West Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to West Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6BB.
- Is West Hill a protected site?
- Yes — West Hill is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to West Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6BB. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.