Long Hill

Tucked away in the southern Cheviots, this modest Tump provides a quiet vantage point above the Usway Burn. While lower than its northern neighbours, its grassy summit offers an excellent perspective on the deep Coquet Valley and the distant, wind-scoured ridges of Windy Gyle and the Scottish border.

• •The name is a straightforward Anglo-Saxon description, reflecting the hill's elongated profile when viewed from the valleys of the Alwin or the Usway Burn.
• •The hill stands near the ancient route of Clennell Street, a historic cross-border trackway used for centuries by drovers, traders, and the notorious Border Reivers.
• •To the north, the summit offers a clear sightline to the rounded dome of Windy Gyle, one of the most prominent landmarks on the English-Scottish border.
• •Despite its name suggesting an arduous journey, the climb is surprisingly short, though the surrounding boggy terrain often ensures the 'long' part refers to the time spent cleaning your boots afterward.