Northumberland
Gray Stone
366M
1201FT
About Gray Stone
Tucked away in the northern Cheviots, this modest Tump offers a quiet, heathery escape above the College Valley. While often overlooked for its higher neighbours, the summit provides a clear perspective on the Iron Age hillfort of Great Hetha and the winding path of the College Burn far below.
Key Statistics
Rank
93rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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32.1
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
Gray Stone sits on a foundation of limestone, sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone. These layered rocks create the sturdy ground you are trekking across today.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY828905
Latitude
55.2084°N
Longitude
2.2718°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Middle English 'grey' and 'stan', denoting a weathered boulder used as a landmark or boundary marker, a common feature in these ancient borderlands.
- •The summit overlooks the College Valley, a privately managed estate that remains one of the most tranquil and vehicle-restricted corners of the Northumberland National Park.
- •The view north from the top is particularly rewarding, stretching across the Milfield Plain toward the distant Eildon Hills on a clear day.
- •Despite its name, finding one specific 'Gray Stone' at the summit can be surprisingly difficult amongst the general scatter of Northumbrian heather and peat.