Northumberland
Greyhound Law
484M
1588FT
About Greyhound Law
Sitting in the remote heart of the Cheviots, this rounded Tump offers a quiet escape from the busier Border Ridge. Its grassy slopes rise above the Usway Burn, providing a stark, minimalist landscape. Reaching the summit rewards you with a clear perspective of the massive Russell’s Cairn atop Windy Gyle to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
50th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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33
Nearest Town
Byrness
Geology
You are walking across a foundation of hardened mud, sand, and limestone. These varied layers form the sturdy bedrock beneath Greyhound Law.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT761061
Latitude
55.3483°N
Longitude
2.3784°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in the Old English 'hlāw', a term common across the Cheviots and Southern Uplands used to describe a prominent, rounded hill.
- •The summit serves as a solitary waypoint for those trekking through the upper reaches of the Usway Burn, providing a grandstand view of the deep, V-shaped valleys that define this part of the Northumberland National Park.
- •Its location between the Coquet Valley and the Scottish border means you are likely to share the slopes with more feral goats than fellow walkers.