Northumberland
Black Knowe
492M
1614FT
About Black Knowe
Rising from the dense forestry of the North Tyne valley, this modest Cheviot summit offers a quiet escape from the busier peaks further east. Its rounded, peaty profile is characteristic of the Border Forest, providing a sense of deep isolation for those trekking from the nearby hamlet of Mouseyhaugh.
Key Statistics
Rank
44th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Cheviot Hills
Prominence
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55m
Nearest Town
Mouseyhaugh
Geology
Beneath your boots, Black Knowe is made of layered limestone, sandstone, and mudstone. These varied rocks stack together to form the sturdy foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY641811
Latitude
55.1231°N
Longitude
2.5637°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a classic Northern English and Scots combination; 'Knowe' stems from the Old English 'cnoll', describing a rounded hill, while 'Black' refers to the dark appearance of the heather-clad slopes or the underlying peat.
- •Positioned on the remote western fringes of the Cheviots, the hill overlooks the head of the North Tyne valley and is surrounded by the dense commercial plantations of the Kielder Forest Park.
- •From the summit, walkers can look across the border into Scotland to see the prominent profile of Larriston Fell, while the sprawling waters of Kielder Reservoir are visible to the south.
- •In this part of the Border Forest, the most challenging part of the ascent is often navigating the intricate network of forestry tracks without accidentally ending up in a different county.