Hedgehope Hill

For the hill and locale in New Zealand, see Hedgehope, New Zealand.
Hedgehope Hill

Hedgehope Hill from Scald Hill
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 / 55.47195; -2.09039Coordinates: 55°28′19″N 2°05′25″W / 55.47195°N 2.09039°W / 55.47195; -2.09039
Geography
Hedgehope Hill

Hedgehope Hill in Northumberland

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 North East England and categorised as a Hewitt.

Hedgehope above Fenton Wood

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 Harthorpe Valley, over which it looms. 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. On a clear day, views stretch to Blyth down the coastline up to 40 miles (60 km) away.

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