Cornsay Hill

Mountain in North East England · 279 m

279 m
Elevation
35 m
Prominence
1.9 km
Hike length one way
54.7822, -1.7821
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Cornsay Hill

1.9 km
one way
44 m
of ascent
55 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

255 m1.9 km · 279 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
1.9 km on foot · ↑ 44 m · about 55 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Moorcock visitor car park
parking · southeast of the peak
about 2.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 2.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Cornsay Hill?

Cornsay Hill is 279 m above sea level and lies in North East England. Its prominence is 35 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Cornsay Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.9 km one way with 44 m of ascent. Expect around 55 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Cornsay Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 1.9 km on foot · ↑ 44 m · about 55 min round trip. Alternative: Moorcock visitor car park (southeast of the peak) (about 2.3 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Cornsay Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Cornsay Hill is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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