Mountains & hills · North East England
Wester Tor
In or near Akeld.
Wester Tor — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 537 m.
Geoff Holland — 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
Wester Tor is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 537 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
Wester Tor is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers rugged terrain and scenic views characteristic of the Scottish Highlands. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent with the opportunity to experience the area's natural beauty. The mountain is part of a landscape that attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking both solitude and adventure.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5390, -2.1484
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n1179647233 (ODbL)
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Waterfalls · 1.3 km
Hethpool tower house
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Hethpool Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Hethpool Stone Circle
Stone circles · 1.6 km
Hethpool Stone Circle
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Hethpool House
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Settlement at the south end of The Bell
Vineyards · 1.6 km
The Bell Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.6 km
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wester Tor?
- Wester Tor is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TW), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Wester Tor?
- Wester Tor — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 537 m.
- How do I get to Wester Tor?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TW.
- Is Wester Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Wester Tor is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wester Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TW. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.