Northumberland
Blackman's Law
459M
1506FT
About Blackman's Law
Situated in the quieter southeastern reaches of the Cheviot Hills, this rounded moorland summit offers a profound sense of Border solitude. Often approached from Alwinton, the terrain is characteristically boggy, rewarding those who navigate the peat hags with specific views south across the Coquet Valley toward the distinctive Simonside Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
59th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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41
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are walking on the Tyne Limestone Formation, which consists of limestone, sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY745980
Latitude
55.2755°N
Longitude
2.4029°W
Did You Know?
- •The suffix ‘Law’ is a common topographic marker in the Border country, originating from the Old English ‘hlāw’, which refers to a rounded hill or a burial mound.
- •The summit is often visited as part of a high-level circuit from Coquetdale, frequently linked with the neighbouring Shill Moor via the remote slopes above the Usway Burn.
- •Looking north from the top, walkers get a clear perspective of the massive, flat-topped bulk of The Cheviot, the highest point in the range.
- •While the 'Blackman' of the title is likely a historical figure, the frequent presence of dark, waist-deep peat hags on the approach ensures the name often feels like a warning for your trousers.