Northumberland
Crigdon Hill
379M
1243FT
About Crigdon Hill
Tucked into the northern reaches of the Cheviots, this modest grassy top offers a quiet vantage point over the College Valley. While often bypassed for the higher Border Ridge, its position provides clear views toward the Iron Age ramparts of Great Hetha and the steep profile of Hethpool Bell.
Key Statistics
Rank
91st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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36
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are walking over layers of sandstone, siltstone, and limestone. This blend of rocks creates the solid foundation of Crigdon Hill.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT860053
Latitude
55.3415°N
Longitude
2.2223°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old English 'cryc' (meaning a hill or crag) and 'dun' (down or hill), a linguistic layering where the same descriptive term is repeated across different eras of settlement.
- •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the massive bulk of The Cheviot, while to the east, the ancient twin peaks of Yeavering Bell are clearly visible across the Glendale landscape.
- •Its proximity to the College Valley makes it a frequent sighting for those walking the St Cuthbert’s Way, though the hill itself remains a much lonelier spot than the nearby waymarked trails.
- •As a Tump (a hill with a thirty-metre drop on all sides), it qualifies for a list that few but the most dedicated baggers will ever bother to complete.