Simonside

Mountain in North East England · 430 m

430 m
Elevation
62 m
Prominence
2.3 km
Hike length one way
55.2825, -1.9637
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Simonside

2.3 km
one way
220 m
of ascent
1 h 23 min
round trip

The route starts at Simonside Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

227 m2.3 km · 430 m

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Parking and starting point

1Simonside Car ParkRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
2.3 km on foot · ↑ 220 m · about 1 h 23 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 2.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Lordenshaws
parking · east 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 Simonside?

Simonside is 430 m above sea level and lies in North East England. Its prominence is 62 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Simonside?

From Simonside Car Park it is about 2.3 km one way with 220 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 23 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Simonside?

The nearest parking is Simonside Car Park (northeast of the peak) — 2.3 km on foot · ↑ 220 m · about 1 h 23 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 2.9 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 Simonside in Conquer?

Yes — Simonside 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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