Northumberland
Fulhope Edge
469M
1539FT
About Fulhope Edge
Situated above the remote College Valley, this broad, grassy ridge offers a quiet alternative to the higher Cheviot massifs. Its position as a Tump ensures an airy, isolated feel typical of the northern Northumberland moorland. The gentle, rounded slopes provide a straightforward but lonely walk with clear views across the Scottish border.
Key Statistics
Rank
57th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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57
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
The ground beneath you is andesite, a tough volcanic rock. These slopes were created by ancient lava flows within the Cheviot Volcanic Formation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT830102
Latitude
55.3855°N
Longitude
2.2699°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely originates from the Old English 'fūl', meaning foul or muddy, and 'hop', a remote valley, describing the boggy nature of the steep-sided cloughs that drop away from this high ridge.
- •Positioned just east of the Border Fence, the summit provides a distinct perspective on the massive northern flank of The Cheviot and the pointed, rocky silhouette of The Schil to the west.
- •The hill forms part of the high ground overlooking the College Valley, a deeply carved glacial trough that remains one of the most secluded areas of the Northumberland National Park.
- •Calling this an 'edge' is somewhat optimistic; in typical Cheviot fashion, the summit is less a sharp precipice and more an exceptionally wide, wind-scoured expanse of grass and peat.