Northumberland
Kilham Hill
338M
1109FT
About Kilham Hill
Overlooking the Bowmont Valley on the northern fringe of the Cheviots, this grassy Tump offers a straightforward ascent with a sense of immense history. The summit provides a clear lookout over the Scottish Border and the higher northern Cheviot peaks, including the nearby bulk of Newton Tors and the Harthope Valley hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
108th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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67
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
The ground beneath you belongs to the Cheviot Volcanic Formation. It is made of andesite, which formed when ancient lava cooled.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT885311
Latitude
55.5734°N
Longitude
2.1839°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old English 'cylne' (kiln) and 'ham' (homestead), reflecting the hill's long association with the agricultural settlement tucked into its lower slopes.
- •This area was a flashpoint for Border Reiver activity; a documented Scottish raid in 1597 was so severe that it resulted in several deaths and required a formal report to the Privy Council of England.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for spotting the distinctive twin-peaked profile of Yeavering Bell to the east, which houses the most significant Iron Age hillfort in Northumberland.
- •Given its position on the northern edge of the Northumberland National Park, a walk here offers a quieter alternative to the busier paths surrounding the main Cheviot massif to the south.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a circuit involving the nearby Coldsmouth Hill, which sits directly on the Anglo-Scottish border line to the southwest.