Northumberland
Hepple Heugh
336M
1102FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
110th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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41
Nearest Town
Ridsdale
Geology
The ground beneath you belongs to the Tyne Limestone Formation. It is a diverse mix of sandstone, limestone, and layers of silt and mud.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY924843
Latitude
55.1530°N
Longitude
2.1208°W
Did You Know?
- •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.