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.

• •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.