Northumberland
Earl's Seat
397M
1302FT
About Earl's Seat
Rising above the Carey Burn in the Cheviot foothills, this modest Tump offers a quieter alternative to the busier summits nearby. The terrain is typical Northumberland moorland—heather-clad and often soft underfoot—rewarding the short climb with expansive views across the Milfield Plain toward the distant North Sea coast.
Key Statistics
Rank
81st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Cheviot Hills
Prominence
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34
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
Beneath your boots lies the Tyne Limestone Formation, a landscape built from ancient layers of limestone, sandstone, and compressed mud and silt.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY711924
Latitude
55.2258°N
Longitude
2.4556°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely refers to the historic landholdings of the Earls of Northumberland, the Percy family, whose influence over these Cheviot hunting grounds and tenant farms stretches back to the 14th century.
- •The summit provides a clear perspective on the 'big two' of the Cheviot range, offering an unobstructed view of the massive dome of The Cheviot and the distinctive, steeper profile of Hedgehope Hill to the southwest.
- •Walkers often approach the hill via the track from the Harthope Valley, passing the lonely ruins of Broadstruther, a remote former farmstead that serves as a reminder of the area's once-thriving upland sheep-farming community.
- •While its name suggests a throne of noble comfort, any Earl attempting to sit here for long would find that Northumbrian peat and damp heather are remarkably indifferent to aristocratic status.