Penshaw Hill

Mountain in North East England · 136 m

136 m
Elevation
52 m
Prominence
0.7 km
Hike length one way
54.8830, -1.4812
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Penshaw Hill

0.7 km
one way
58 m
of ascent
24 min
round trip

The route starts at Herrington Country Park parking — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

78 m715 m · 136 m

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Parking and starting point

1Herrington Country Park parkingRecommended
parking · south of the peak
0.7 km on foot · ↑ 58 m · about 24 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 1.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 1.1 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 Penshaw Hill?

Penshaw Hill is 136 m above sea level and lies in North East England. Its prominence is 52 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Penshaw Hill?

From Herrington Country Park parking it is about 0.7 km one way with 58 m of ascent. Expect around 24 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Penshaw Hill?

The nearest parking is Herrington Country Park parking (south of the peak) — 0.7 km on foot · ↑ 58 m · about 24 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 1.0 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 Penshaw Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Penshaw 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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