Northumberland
Ell's Knowe
319M
1047FT
About Ell's Knowe
Sitting within the shadow of the Cheviot massif, this modest Tump provides an intimate perspective of the Harthope Valley. The terrain is typical of the lower Cheviots—mostly grass and bracken. While often bypassed for the higher Hedgehope Hill, it offers a fine, quiet vantage point over the Langleeford estates.
Key Statistics
Rank
122nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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31
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are walking on ancient volcanic rock and hardened magma. These layers of andesite and porphyry form the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT872278
Latitude
55.5437°N
Longitude
2.2044°W
Did You Know?
- •The name uses the traditional Northumbrian and Scots word 'knowe,' meaning a small hill or knoll, which shares its roots with the Old English 'cnoll.'
- •It is situated on the southern side of the Harthope Burn, directly opposite the popular walking routes that lead from Langleeford towards the higher peaks.
- •The summit offers a specific, close-up view of the steep eastern slopes of Scald Hill and the rugged scree of Long Crags on the neighbouring Hedgehope Hill.
- •Despite its modest height, the ground between the valley track and the summit can be surprisingly saturated, serving as a gentle introduction to the legendary bog-hopping required on the higher Cheviot plateaus.