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.

• •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.