Corsenside Common

Overlooking the Rede Valley, this expansive stretch of Northumbrian moorland offers a quiet, uncrowded ascent. Characterised by rough grass and heather, the summit provides clear views across the Otterburn Ranges towards the higher Cheviots. It is a quintessential Tump for those seeking solitude away from the busier National Park honey-pots.

• •The name Corsenside is thought to be derived from the Old English 'Crossan-side', meaning the 'hillside belonging to Crossan,' indicating early Anglo-Saxon settlement in these uplands.
• •The ancient Roman road of Dere Street skirts the western edge of the common, once serving as the primary military artery connecting York with the Scottish border.
• •The high point of the common is officially identified as White Hill, where an Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar marks the 366-metre summit.
• •From the top, walkers can look south-east to pick out the distinctive sandstone skyline of the Simonside Hills near Rothbury.
• •The local terrain provides a masterclass in upland drainage; expect a walk that is as much about navigating hidden peat hags as it is about gaining altitude.