Mountains & hills · North East England
Great Heaplaw
In or near Alston.
Great Heaplaw — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 481 m.
Andrew Smith — 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
- Kirkhaugh · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Heaplaw is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 481 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Heaplaw is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its distinctive topography and natural landscape. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and exploration of the surrounding area. The region offers scenic views and a variety of walking routes suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8313, -2.4922
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
- Postcode
- CA9 3BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkhaugh — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n9502280943 (ODbL)
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Heritage railway stations · 1.5 km
Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
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Gilderdale Viaduct
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Heaplaw?
- Great Heaplaw is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3BG), in the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh.
- What is Great Heaplaw?
- Great Heaplaw — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 481 m.
- How do I get to Great Heaplaw?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.5 km away. The nearest town is Alston. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3BG.
- Is Great Heaplaw a protected site?
- Yes — Great Heaplaw is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Heaplaw?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3BG.