Northumberland
Inner Hill
443M
1453FT
About Inner Hill
Tucked away in the quiet northern Cheviots, this rounded Tump overlooks the winding Harthope Burn. Its gentle, grassy terrain provides a serene walking experience, often serving as a secondary objective for those visiting the nearby Langlee Crags. From the top, the massive scale of the Cheviot massif is impressively apparent.
Key Statistics
Rank
68th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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61
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are walking on volcanic lava flows and veins of crystal-rich rock. These materials form the foundation of Inner Hill.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT913113
Latitude
55.3956°N
Longitude
2.1389°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely refers to its positioning relative to the Harthope Valley, being situated further into the hills than the peripheral slopes near the valley entrance.
- •It forms part of a classic upland circuit that typically begins near the Langlee farmhouse, ascending past the weathered gritstone outcrops of Langlee Crags.
- •From the summit, you gain a clear perspective of the dramatic ravine of Middleton Dean and the steep northern face of Hedgehope Hill across the valley.
- •It is one of the many hills in this region where you are significantly more likely to encounter a feral goat or a Cheviot sheep than a fellow hillwalker.