The Cheviot & Hedgehope Hill from Langleeford — Northumberland National Park

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The Cheviot & Hedgehope Hill from Langleeford — Northumberland National Park

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The Cheviot & Hedgehope Hill from Langleeford — Northumberland National Park

05:16

15.5km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.38 km

The Cheviot Summit

Highlight • Volcano

When you reach the 2,674-foot (815 m) high summit of The Cheviot, you are officially at the highest point in the Northumberland National Park. On a clear day, you can …

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6.61 km

Cairn Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 2,549 feet (777 m) high, Cairn Hill boasts spectacular views over the wild and empty landscape of the Cheviots. With Cushat Law and Bloodybush Edge visible in the distance, …

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11.8 km

Hedgehope Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hedgehope Hill is not as rounded as its parent peak, the Cheviot. This means that it arguably gives a better panorama than its higher neighbour, which is seen beautifully across …

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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

1.56 km

306 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

6.46 km

1.54 km

306 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

6°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2023,Cairn Hill – The Cheviot loop from Ilderton

3rd attempt at this route and finally smashed it!. Comb fell was a breeze.

March 17, 2023,The Cheviot & Hedgehope Hill from Langleeford — Northumberland National Park

A decent strenuous route but has the be the bogiest hike ever. Spent so much time trying to find a route through countless mud holes and streams. 3.5k per hour 😯, slow and hard going. Wouldn't recommend at this time of year. Still, that's The Cheviot ticked off 🙂