Northumberland
Lumsdon Law
475M
1558FT
About Lumsdon Law
Rising above the wild moorlands of Redesdale, this rounded grassy dome offers a remote, solitary experience in the southern Cheviots. It provides a starkly beautiful vantage point over the Otterburn Training Area. From the summit, the eye is drawn to the long spine of the Pennine Way and the distant, higher Cheviot massifs.
Key Statistics
Rank
54th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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59
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You’re hiking across an ancient volcanic plug surrounded by layers of sandstone and limestone. These tough rocks form the rugged foundation of the hill beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT726054
Latitude
55.3419°N
Longitude
2.4336°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a classic Northumbrian combination: 'Law' is the Old English term for a rounded hill, while 'Lumsdon' likely derives from a nearby valley or 'den' associated with the Lumsden family name.
- •The hill sits just east of the historic route of Dere Street, the Roman road that once sliced through these uplands to link York with the Scottish borders.
- •To the north, the view is dominated by the higher, more rugged peaks of the Cheviot range, while to the west, the dark canopy of Kielder Forest breaks the horizon.
- •Because the hill skirts the Otterburn Training Area, it is one of the few places in the Cheviots where a peaceful summit moment might be punctuated by the distant, rhythmic thud of artillery practice.