Northumberland
Ewe Hill
315M
1033FT
About Ewe Hill
Tucked away in the eastern Cheviot foothills, this modest 315-metre Tump offers a quiet, grassy ascent through typical Northumberland border country. It serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the higher massifs, particularly the rounded dome of The Cheviot and the distinctive profile of Hedgehope Hill to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
124th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Cheviot Hills
Prominence
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46
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are trekking across the Cheviot Volcanic Formation. The ground beneath you is forged from ancient lava flows and coarse volcanic rubble.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NU000150
Latitude
55.4293°N
Longitude
2.0012°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a direct reference to the area’s long history of sheep farming, derived from the Old English 'eowu'. It reflects the hill's role as a traditional grazing ground for the hardy Cheviot breed.
- •From the summit, walkers can look directly into the deep, glacial trench of the Harthope Valley, framed by the steep slopes of Langlee Crags.
- •Navigating to this specific summit requires careful map reading, as the name is remarkably popular in these parts; there are several other 'Ewe Hills' scattered across the Northumberland and Scottish borders.