Mountains & hills · North East England
Whimsey Hill
In or near Alston.
Whimsey Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 572 m.
Michael Graham — 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
- Alston · 6.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Whimsey Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 572 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: Allendale Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whimsey Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rolling landscapes and natural beauty, typical of the region. The area offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the surrounding scenery. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, making it suitable for outdoor activities and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8064, -2.3496
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 6 km
Sources
- osm: n2311680217 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whimsey Hill?
- Whimsey Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3NA), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Whimsey Hill?
- Whimsey Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 572 m.
- How do I get to Whimsey Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3NA.
- Is Whimsey Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Whimsey Hill is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whimsey Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3NA.