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'''Hedgehope Hill''' is a [[mountain]] in the [[Cheviot Hills]] of north [[Northumberland]] in northeast [[England]], and categorised as a [[Hewitt (hill)|Hewitt]]. |
'''Hedgehope Hill''' is a [[mountain]] in the [[Cheviot Hills]] of north [[Northumberland]] in northeast [[England]], and categorised as a [[Hewitt (hill)|Hewitt]]. It is the second-highest mountain in the area after [[The Cheviot]] itself. |
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At a height of {{Convert|714|m}} and a distance of about {{Convert|3|mi}} from the [[Scotland|Scottish]] border, it is best climbed from Langleeford in the Harthope Valley, over which it looms. The Harthope valley is accessible by a minor road from near [[Wooler]] to the northeast. A slightly gentler climb, though a longer distance, is from [[Linhope]] in the [[Breamish]] valley, approaching from the south east. An alternative route to the summit could involve a long day's climb of both [[the Cheviot]] and Hedgehope Hill, starting and finishing at Langleeford. It is a steep climb from any approach, best reserved for fitter walkers though the steepest inclines are not long in distance. |
At a height of {{Convert|714|m}} and a distance of about {{Convert|3|mi}} from the [[Scotland|Scottish]] border, it is best climbed from Langleeford in the Harthope Valley, over which it looms. The Harthope valley is accessible by a minor road from near [[Wooler]] to the northeast. A slightly gentler climb, though a longer distance, is from [[Linhope]] in the [[Breamish]] valley, approaching from the south east. An alternative route to the summit could involve a long day's climb of both [[the Cheviot]] and Hedgehope Hill, starting and finishing at Langleeford. It is a steep climb from any approach, best reserved for fitter walkers though the steepest inclines are not long in distance. |
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Hedgehope has steeper sides than the taller but flatter-topped Cheviot and affords excellent views on all sides.<ref name="Holland">{{cite web |last1=Holland |first1=Geoff |title=THE ALTERNATIVE HEDGEHOPE HILL CIRCUIT |url=http://www.cheviotwalks.org/art5.html |website=CheviotWalks.org}}</ref><ref name="Norris">{{cite web |last1=Norris |first1=Patrick |title=Hedgehope, a very fine hill in Northumberland National Park |url=https://footstepsnorthumberland.co.uk/blog/hedgehope-northumberland-national-park/ |website=Footsteps in Northumberland}}</ref> On a clear day, views stretch to [[Blyth, Northumberland|Blyth]] down the coastline up to {{Convert|40|mi|sigfig=1}} away. |
Hedgehope has steeper sides than the taller but flatter-topped Cheviot and affords excellent views on all sides.<ref name="Holland">{{cite web |last1=Holland |first1=Geoff |title=THE ALTERNATIVE HEDGEHOPE HILL CIRCUIT |url=http://www.cheviotwalks.org/art5.html |website=CheviotWalks.org}}</ref><ref name="Norris">{{cite web |last1=Norris |first1=Patrick |title=Hedgehope, a very fine hill in Northumberland National Park |url=https://footstepsnorthumberland.co.uk/blog/hedgehope-northumberland-national-park/ |website=Footsteps in Northumberland}}</ref> On a clear day, views stretch to [[Blyth, Northumberland|Blyth]] down the coastline up to {{Convert|40|mi|sigfig=1}} away. Conversely, the mountain can be viewed on a clear day from most areas of Northumberland and even as far south as central [[County Durham]]. |
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Latest revision as of 17:22, 27 May 2024
| Hedgehope Hill | |
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  Hedgehope Hill Hedgehope Hill in Northumberland | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 714 m (2,343 ft) |
| Listing | Hewitt |
| Coordinates | 55°28′19″N 2°05′25″W / 55.47195°N 2.09039°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cheviot Hills, Northumberland |
| OS grid | NT9438619796 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 80 |
Hedgehope Hill is a mountain in the Cheviot Hills of north Northumberland in northeast England, and categorised as a Hewitt. It is the second-highest mountain in the area after The Cheviot itself.
At a height of 714 metres (2,343 ft) and a distance of about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the Scottish border, it is best climbed from Langleeford in the Harthope Valley, over which it looms. The Harthope valley is accessible by a minor road from near Wooler to the northeast. A slightly gentler climb, though a longer distance, is from Linhope in the Breamish valley, approaching from the south east. An alternative route to the summit could involve a long day's climb of both the Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill, starting and finishing at Langleeford. It is a steep climb from any approach, best reserved for fitter walkers though the steepest inclines are not long in distance.
Hedgehope has steeper sides than the taller but flatter-topped Cheviot and affords excellent views on all sides.[1][2] On a clear day, views stretch to Blyth down the coastline up to 40 miles (60 km) away. Conversely, the mountain can be viewed on a clear day from most areas of Northumberland and even as far south as central County Durham.
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Hedgehope Hill from Scald Hill -
Hedgehope above Fenton Wood
References
[edit]- ^ Holland, Geoff. "THE ALTERNATIVE HEDGEHOPE HILL CIRCUIT". CheviotWalks.org.
- ^ Norris, Patrick. "Hedgehope, a very fine hill in Northumberland National Park". Footsteps in Northumberland.
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