Northumberland
Hart Side
336M
1102FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
110th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Cheviot Hills
Prominence
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50m
Nearest Town
East Woodburn
Geology
You are walking over the Tyne Limestone Formation. This terrain is formed from a layered mix of limestone, sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY923878
Latitude
55.1845°N
Longitude
2.1213°W
Did You Know?
- •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.