List of ceremonial counties of England by highest point facts for kids
This page lists the highest points in each of England's ceremonial counties. These counties are special areas used for things like royal visits and local events. Each county has a highest point, which can be a mountain, a hill, or even just a high spot in the land. This list helps us see which counties have the tallest peaks!
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England's Highest Points by County
England is full of different landscapes, from tall mountains to gentle rolling hills. This list shows you the highest spot in each of its ceremonial counties. You can see how high each point is in metres. The map next to this text uses different colours to show how tall the highest point in each county is. Darker colours mean taller peaks!
What are Ceremonial Counties?
You might be wondering, what exactly is a ceremonial county? These are special areas in England that are used for certain official and traditional purposes. They are different from the local government areas that manage things like schools and roads. Think of them as traditional regions that have existed for a long time.
Meet the Tallest Mountains
England has some truly impressive high points, especially in the north.
Scafell Pike: England's Champion
The very highest point in all of England is Scafell Pike. It stands tall in Cumbria at 978 metres (about 3,209 feet). This mountain is a popular spot for hikers and offers amazing views. It's part of the beautiful Lake District National Park.
Other Northern Giants
Not far behind Scafell Pike is The Cheviot in Northumberland, reaching 815 metres. This mountain sits right on the border with Scotland. Mickle Fell in Durham is another high one at 788 metres. These northern counties are known for their rugged and wild landscapes.
High Points Across England
As you move south through England, the highest points generally become a bit lower, but they are still important features of their local areas.
Peaks in the Middle and South
- In North Yorkshire, you'll find Whernside, which is 736 metres high. It's one of the famous "Yorkshire Three Peaks."
- Kinder Scout in Derbyshire reaches 636 metres. It's a well-known plateau in the Peak District National Park.
- Down in Devon, the highest point is High Willhays at 621 metres, located on Dartmoor.
- Even counties closer to London have their high spots. For example, Dunkery Beacon in Somerset is 519 metres high, offering great views of the countryside.
Lower but Still Notable Hills
Many counties have highest points that are hills rather than mountains. These spots are still important landmarks for their local communities.
- Worcestershire Beacon in Worcestershire is 425 metres high.
- Cleeve Hill in Gloucestershire reaches 330 metres.
- Leith Hill in Surrey is 295 metres high. It's the highest point in southeast England.
- Ditchling Beacon in East Sussex is 248 metres high and offers fantastic views of the South Downs.
The Lowest High Points
Not all county high points are towering peaks. Some are much lower, showing the varied landscape of England.
- Beacon Hill in Norfolk is 103 metres high.
- The lowest highest point on this list is in the City of London at High Holborn, which is only 22 metres above sea level! This shows how flat some parts of England can be.
See also
- List of mountains and hills of the United Kingdom
- List of Scottish council areas by highest point
- List of Welsh principal areas by highest point
Sources
- County and Unitary Authority Tops from the Database of British and Irish Hills, a great place to find information on all English county high points.
