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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North East England

Westerton Hill

In or near Eldon Lane.

Westerton Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Westerton Folly - geograph.org.uk - 7228356

Kevin Waterhouse — 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
Bishop Auckland · 3.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Westerton Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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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Place summary

Westerton Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a natural landscape characteristic of the region, with opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploration. The area is known for its scenic views and varied terrain, appealing to those interested in the natural environment. Visitors can expect a rugged yet accessible setting typical of the Lowlands.

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Coordinates
54.6741, -1.6289
Parish
County Durham, unparished area
Postcode
DL14 8AH
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Bishop Auckland3.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Westerton Folly - geograph.org.uk - 7228356📷 4

Observatories · North East England

Westerton

Westerton in England North East, United Kingdom.

Farmland near Middlestone - geograph.org.uk - 404392📷 3

Other places · North East England

Middlestone

Middlestone in England North East, United Kingdom.

St James C Of E Church, Collingwood Street, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 3022334📷 4

Other places · North East England

Coundon

Coundon in England North East, United Kingdom.

St James C Of E Church, Collingwood Street, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 3022334📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Coundon War Memorial

Coundon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Stanley House, Coundon - geograph.org.uk - 3673971📷 5

Villages · North East England

Coundon

Coundon — a village in scotland lowlands.

Leeholme and Coundon Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 404624📷 3

Archaeological sites · North East England

Leasingthorne Colliery

Leasingthorne Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Westerton Hill

Places to stay

Minor road entering Gurney Valley - geograph.org.uk - 4716910📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Elizabeth II postbox on Wear View, Byers Green - geograph.org.uk - 5892217📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Thomas Wright House Hotel

Thomas Wright House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Freethomaswrighthouse.com
Byerley Park allotments Newton Aycliffe - geograph.org.uk - 2464501📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Middridge Meadows

Middridge Meadows — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freemiddridgemeadows.co.uk
A hedge-lined Leeman's Lane between Hett and Falls Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6374415📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Grove Farm caravan site

Grove Farm caravan site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freecaravanclub.co.uk
Tursdale Colliery WW1 war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6611025📷 5

Hotels · North East England

The Old Mill Hotel

The Old Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Freeoldmilldurham.co.uk
The Pant on The Green, West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 2946470📷 7

Hotels · North East England

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563📷 5

Cafés · North East England

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse — a café in scotland lowlands.

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

5, Market Place

5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Display outside 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6135012📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Coopers Public House

Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland - Bar None on Fore Bondgate - geograph.org.uk - 3698756📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Bay Horse Public House

Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Green Tree, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 3838164📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Green Tree Public House

Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Watling Road, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 5919391📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Henknowle Manor Public House

Henknowle Manor Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Arndale Hill — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 515.7 m.

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Caper Hill Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6999121📷 5

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Mysterious Mound - geograph.org.uk - 1811216📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Westerton Hill?
Westerton Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 8AH), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
What is Westerton Hill?
Westerton Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Westerton Hill?
The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 8AH.
How do I get to Westerton Hill?
The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 8AH.