Hepple Heugh

Rising above the village of Ridsdale in mid-Northumberland, this modest sandstone hill offers a quiet escape into the Border country moorland. The terrain consists of rough grass and heather, leading to a summit with clear sightlines across to the Simonside Hills and the more prominent peaks of the Cheviots.

• •The term 'Heugh' is a distinctive Northumbrian and Scots word for a crag or steep bank, reflecting the hill's rugged sandstone character.
• •This area was a hub of 19th-century industry; ironstone quarried from these fells was used at the Ridsdale Ironworks to produce iron for the construction of Newcastle’s High Level Bridge.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point over the Rede Valley, with the gritstone edges of Darney Crag visible to the north.
• •While its modest height won't challenge a fit walker, the exposed position ensures that whatever weather is currently crossing the North Sea will find you immediately.