Northumberland
Middle Hill
396M
1299FT
About Middle Hill
Tucked within the quieter northern fringes of the Cheviot range, this modest grassy dome offers a peaceful alternative to the busier high summits. It sits between the Harthope and Carey Burns, providing a straightforward ascent through typical Northumbrian moorland with clear views toward the rounded profile of Broadstruther and the distant coast.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Cheviot Hills
Prominence
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49
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
Beneath your feet lie ancient lava flows and hardened magma veins. These rocks belong to the Cheviot Volcanic Formation and the Cheviot Dyke Swarm.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT873126
Latitude
55.4076°N
Longitude
2.2019°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is purely descriptive of its geography, derived from Middle English; it serves as the dividing high ground between the valleys of the Carey Burn and the Harthope Burn.
- •It is a primary navigation point for those trekking the remote path between Langleeford and the abandoned farmstead at Broadstruther, an area known for its deep sense of isolation.
- •The summit provides an excellent perspective on the northern 'great gable' of The Cheviot, allowing walkers to appreciate the scale of the range's highest peak without the toil of its notorious peat hags.
- •Despite its official status as a Tump, its main local function is to provide a slightly drier place to stand while deciding which of the surrounding bogs looks the least intimidating.