Mountains & hills · North East England
West Hill
In or near Akeld.
West Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 214 m.
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
West Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 214 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
West Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It features rugged terrain and offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks, attracting visitors interested in exploring Scotland's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5593, -2.1449
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2482217608 (ODbL)
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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 — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 214 m.
- 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.