Northumberland
Cairnglastenhope
313M
1026FT
About Cairnglastenhope
Tucked away within the dense timber plantations of Wark Forest near Stonehaugh, this modest Northumberland Tump offers a quiet, sequestered experience. The summit sits amidst rough moorland and spruce, providing a vantage point over the remote Wark Burn valley and the expansive, rolling forestry of the Border Forest Park.
Key Statistics
Rank
126th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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47
Nearest Town
Stonehaugh
Geology
You are trekking across the Tyne Limestone Formation. This fell is made of layered sandstone and limestone, mixed with beds of hardened mud and silt.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY751802
Latitude
55.1156°N
Longitude
2.3919°W
Did You Know?
- •The name reflects the region's linguistic history, combining the Old English 'hope'—meaning a small, enclosed side-valley—with 'glasten', which likely refers to the greenness of the surrounding slopes or a local stream.
- •Located within the vast Kielder and Wark Forest complex, the hill is best approached from the forest village of Stonehaugh, following logging tracks that cut through some of England’s most remote commercial timber plantations.
- •From the summit area, views extend across the undulating Sitka spruce canopy towards the North Pennines in the south, with the high plateau of Cross Fell often visible on clear days.
- •Reaching the highest point often requires more skill in interpreting Forestry England fire breaks than traditional map reading, making it a dedicated outing for those who prefer quiet isolation to well-trodden paths.