Northumberland
Broadside Law
444M
1457FT
About Broadside Law
Rising above the northern side of the Harthope Valley, this rounded summit offers a quieter alternative to its loftier neighbours. The terrain is typical of the Cheviots—largely grassy and occasionally soft underfoot—providing clear, front-row views across the valley to the massive bulk of Hedgehope Hill and the rocky Langlee Crags.
Key Statistics
Rank
67th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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32
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
The ground here is made of andesite, a volcanic rock formed by ancient lava flows that shaped the Cheviot landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT829113
Latitude
55.3953°N
Longitude
2.2715°W
Did You Know?
- •The name uses the Northumbrian term ‘Law’, derived from the Old English 'hlāw' meaning a rounded hill or mound, while ‘Broadside’ refers to the hill's wide, expansive northern flank.
- •The hill is often climbed as part of a circular route from Langleeford, usually paired with a visit to the nearby Langlee Crags or the higher Cold Law to the north.
- •From the top, walkers are rewarded with a direct perspective of the steep, heather-clad slopes of Hedgehope Hill and the sprawling plateau of The Cheviot to the southwest.
- •The summit is a broad, grassy expanse where the actual highest point feels more like a polite suggestion than a geographic certainty.