Mountains & hills · North East England
Rough Hill
Rough Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 519 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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
Rough Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 519 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: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rough Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rolling hills and lush landscapes, offering a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural scenery typical of the region. The mountain provides a tranquil setting for those seeking to experience Scotland's diverse terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6957, -2.3002
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Forest and Frith
- Postcode
- DL12 0YB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n2933413826 (ODbL)
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
mine building
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Touting Hill
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Viewing Hill
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📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Hawk Side Shop
Hawk Side Shop — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge And Conduit Arch 100 Metres South West Of Level Entrance
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Bridge Over Ashgill Beck
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Where to eat & stay near Rough Hill
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · North East England
Langdon Beck Youth Hostel
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Pennine Lodge
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Country Style Holiday Home Park
Country Style Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
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📷 5Cafés · North East England
The White Monk Tearoom
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rough Hill?
- Rough Hill is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0YB), in the parish of Forest and Frith.
- What is Rough Hill?
- Rough Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 519 m.
- How do I get to Rough Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0YB.
- Is Rough Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Rough Hill is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rough Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0YB. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.