Burnhope Seat, Mountain summit in North Pennines, England
Burnhope Seat reaches an elevation of 747 meters and features an extensive plateau covered with tussock grass and peat bog formations.
The summit marks the boundary between County Durham and Cumbria, previously known as Cumberland, representing a significant geographic divide in northern England.
The mountain holds the distinction of being the highest point in historic County Durham, marked by a triangulation point for geographical measurements.
Visitors can access the summit from the B6277 road connecting Alston and Middleton-in-Teesdale, located within 2 kilometers of the peak.
The northwest slopes contain the Yad Moss ski facility, equipped with ski tows that received recent upgrades through Sport England funding.
GPS coordinates: 54.73235,-2.33459
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06
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