Record SL-447275 · Wikidata Q7682052
Tan Hill
No list classifications
Elevation
526
m
1,726 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
54.4560° N,
2.1611° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaTan Hill (NY896067) is a high point on the Pennine Way in North Yorkshire, England. It lies north of Keld in the civil parish of Muker, near the borders of County Durham and Westmorland, and close to the northern boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It fell within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire. It is in an isolated location, the nearest town of Kirkby Stephen is 11 miles (18 km) by road. The Tan Hill Inn is the highest inn in the British Isles at 1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Black Hill | 472 m | N 7° | 2.5 km |
| High Greygrits | 522 m | NW 317° | 2.9 km |
| Thomas Gill Hill | 543 m | SW 234° | 2.9 km |
| Little Black Hill | 454 m | N 17° | 3.0 km |
| Robert's Seat | 549 m | SW 228° | 3.4 km |
| Great Black Hill | 514 m | NW 334° | 3.5 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill) | nwn | 53.5 km | — |
| Pennine Way (Tan Hill to Middleton in Teesdale) | nwn | 63.9 km | — |