Northumberland
Green Side
396M
1298FT
About Green Side
Tucked into the rolling foothills of the Breamish Valley, this modest Cheviot top offers a quiet alternative to the busier high summits. It is a grassy, uncomplicated climb characterized by typical Northumbrian moorland and offers a clear, rewarding perspective over the winding River Breamish and the iron-age hillfort on Brough Law.
Key Statistics
Rank
84th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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56
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
The ground beneath you is a blend of hardened volcanic lava and layers of sandstone and limestone, created by ancient eruptions and settling sediments.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT906076
Latitude
55.3623°N
Longitude
2.1498°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal description of the landscape, combining the Old English 'grene' (grassy) and 'side' (a slope or hill-flank), likely used to distinguish its fertile grazing from the nearby heather-clad moors.
- •The hill overlooks an exceptionally rich archaeological landscape; the neighbouring summit of Brough Law features a notable Iron Age hillfort with massive collapsed stone ramparts that are clearly visible from this height.
- •Most walkers approach the summit from the village of Ingram, following a route that provides an accessible introduction to the Cheviots without the notorious peat hags found further north near the border fence.
- •Its classification as a Tump confirms the summit has a drop of at least 30 metres on all sides, providing just enough prominence to ensure the Northumbrian wind hits you from every direction.