Hotbank Crags

Mountain in North East England · 327 m

327 m
Elevation
68 m
Prominence
2.1 km
Hike length one way
55.0104, -2.3521
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Hotbank Crags

2.1 km
one way
123 m
of ascent
1 h 7 min
round trip

The route starts at Housesteads — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

225 m2.1 km · 327 m

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Parking and starting point

1HousesteadsRecommended
parking · east of the peak
2.1 km on foot · ↑ 123 m · about 1 h 7 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Vindolanda East Car Park
parking · south of the peak
about 3.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Steel Rigg Car Park
parking · west of the peak
about 3.1 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 Hotbank Crags?

Hotbank Crags is 327 m above sea level and lies in North East England. Its prominence is 68 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Hotbank Crags?

From Housesteads it is about 2.1 km one way with 123 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 7 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Hotbank Crags?

The nearest parking is Housesteads (east of the peak) — 2.1 km on foot · ↑ 123 m · about 1 h 7 min round trip. Alternative: Vindolanda East Car Park (south of the peak) (about 3.0 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 Hotbank Crags in Conquer?

Yes — Hotbank Crags 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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