Northumberland
Fredden Hill
347M
1138FT
About Fredden Hill
Situated in the quiet southern reaches of the Cheviot Hills, this grassy Tump offers a tranquil alternative to the busier high summits. Rising above Biddlestone, the rounded slopes provide clear, uncluttered views across the Coquet Valley towards the craggy silhouette of the Simonside Hills and the expansive Otterburn Ranges.
Key Statistics
Rank
102nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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55
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are walking over ancient lava flows known as andesite, which form the Cheviot Volcanic Formation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT955267
Latitude
55.5340°N
Longitude
2.0729°W
Did You Know?
- •The 'den' in the name likely stems from the Old English 'denu', describing the narrow, steep-sided valley of the Fredden Burn that carves into the hill’s eastern flank.
- •The hill sits on the edge of the Otterburn Training Area; while the summit itself is usually accessible, the sight of red flags and the sound of distant artillery are frequent reminders of the neighbouring military range.
- •From the top, walkers can look southeast to pick out the ruins of Harbottle Castle and the distinctive sandstone outcrops of the Harbottle Hills.
- •Attaining Tump status requires only thirty metres of prominence, a modest height that Fredden Hill defends primarily with a defensive perimeter of thick Cheviot peat bog.