Mountains & hills · North East England
West Hill
In or near Akeld.
West Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 717 m.
James T M Towill — 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
West Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 717 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Cheviot SSSI
- 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 the Scottish Lowlands. It offers visitors scenic views characteristic of the region. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks, attracting those interested in exploring the natural landscape. The surrounding terrain features varied topography and is part of the broader scenic beauty of the Lowlands.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4862, -2.1725
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n317447724 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Viewpoint at end of trail into Hen Hole
Viewpoints · 1.5 km
The Cheviot Hills
National parks · 1.6 km
Mounthooly Bunk House
Hostels · 1.6 km
Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope
Vineyards · 1.8 km
The Cheviot
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Cairn Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Fawcett
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Auchope Rigg
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Ian Colquhoun Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
The Schil
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
The Schil
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Coldburn Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Viewpoints · North East England
Viewpoint at end of trail into Hen Hole
Viewpoint at end of trail into Hen Hole is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 4National parks · North East England
The Cheviot Hills
The Cheviot Hills in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Mounthooly Bunk House
Mounthooly Bunk House — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Vineyards · North East England
Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope
Fawcett Shank defended settlement, 620m SSE of Fleehope — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Cairn Hill
Cairn Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 777 m.
Where to eat & stay near West Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Mounthooly Bunk House
Mounthooly Bunk House — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 7B&Bs · North East England
Mill House
Mill House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Friends Of Nature House
Friends Of Nature House — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Kirkfield Caravan Site
Kirkfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Plough Hotel
The Plough Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Highburn House Country Holiday Park
Highburn House Country Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Plough Inn With Outbuilding To North
Plough Inn With Outbuilding To North in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Newcastle Arms
Newcastle Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Bridge Of Aln Hotel
Bridge Of Aln Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Redesdale Arms
The Redesdale Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More mountains in this region
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Danby High Moor
Danby High Moor — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Arndale Hill
Arndale Hill — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 515.7 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Peat Hill
Peat Hill — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 396 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Cocker Hill
Cocker Hill — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 470 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hill?
- West Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TU), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is West Hill?
- West Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 717 m.
- How do I get to West Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TU.
- Is West Hill a protected site?
- Yes — West Hill is part of the The Cheviot SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and 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 6TU. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.