Viewpoints & Lookouts in the United Kingdom map & data
There are 5,235 viewpoints and lookouts mapped in the United Kingdom, spread over 4 nations. The most are in England (3,174), Scotland (1,190) and Wales (453) - England alone holds 61% of them. 27% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Scafell Pike, Ben Hope and Fan Bwlch Chwyth.
Viewpoints & Lookouts by nation
| Nation | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| England | 3,174 | 61% |
| Scotland | 1,190 | 23% |
| Wales | 453 | 8.7% |
| Northern Ireland | 192 | 3.7% |
Notable viewpoints and lookouts in the United Kingdom
- Scafell PikeEngland · 978.07 m · viewpoint
- Ben HopeScotland · 927 m · viewpoint
- Fan Bwlch ChwythWales · 603 m · viewpoint
- Bradda Hill234 m · viewpoint
- Devenish Island Round TowerNorthern Ireland · viewpoint
- Friar's CragEngland · viewpoint
- Goat FellScotland · 874 m · viewpoint
- PendinasWales · 125 m · viewpoint
- Niarbylviewpoint
- Scrabo HillNorthern Ireland · viewpoint
- Hardy MonumentEngland · viewpoint
- Tinto HillScotland · 711 m · viewpoint
- Portsdown HillEngland · viewpoint
- Meikle BinScotland · 570 m · viewpoint
- Seven SistersEngland · viewpoint
- Oxen CraigScotland · 529 m · viewpoint
- Tower of Church of St AugustineEngland · viewpoint
- Black MountScotland · 516 m · viewpoint
- Great Shunner FellEngland · 715.7 m · viewpoint
- Cairnpapple HillScotland · 312 m · viewpoint
- Buckden PikeEngland · 701.6 m · bench
- Dechmont LawScotland · 217 m · viewpoint
- Haytor RocksEngland · 457 m · viewpoint
- Dumbarton RockScotland · 73 m · viewpoint
- Eccles PikeEngland · 370 m · viewpoint
- Rivington PikeEngland · 363 m · viewpoint
- Blackingstone RockEngland · 360 m · viewpoint
- Combestone TorEngland · 359 m · viewpoint
- Haddon HillEngland · 355 m · viewpoint
- Orrest HeadEngland · 238 m · viewpoint
- Warton CragEngland · 163 m · viewpoint
- Montacute CastleEngland · 120 m · viewpoint
- Stony Jump, The Devil's JumpsEngland · 120 m · viewpoint
- Stave HillEngland · 9 m · viewpoint
- Ana CrossEngland · viewpoint
- Beacon HillEngland · viewpoint
- Brea HillEngland · viewpoint
- Brinklow CastleEngland · viewpoint
- Caen Hill Flight of LocksEngland · viewpoint
- Canonteign FallsEngland · viewpoint
What's in this layer
Every viewpoint in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Scenic viewpoints and lookouts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many viewpoints and lookouts are there in the United Kingdom?
This layer holds 5,235 viewpoints and lookouts in the United Kingdom, the most of them in England. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each viewpoint?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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