Hart Side

Rising above the quiet village of East Woodburn, this modest Tump offers a quintessential taste of the southern Northumberland uplands. Its grassy slopes provide a straightforward ascent, rewarding walkers with a clear perspective over the Rede Valley and the rolling, less-frequented fringes of the Cheviot Hills.

• •The name likely derives from the Old English 'heorot', meaning a male deer, and 'sīde', referring to a hillside or slope, suggesting this was once a known grazing spot for stags.
• •Positioned on the southern fringes of the Cheviots, this hill is often overlooked in favour of its much higher namesake near Linhope or the famous Hartside Pass in the North Pennines.
• •The summit offers a specific, clear view south towards Great Wanney Crag, a distinctive gritstone edge that is a popular destination for local rock climbers.
• •At 336 metres, it qualifies as a Tump—a hill with at least 30 metres of prominence—proving that you don’t need to be a giant to earn a formal classification, just slightly taller than your immediate neighbours.