Northumberland
Midhopelaw Pike
326M
1070FT
About Midhopelaw Pike
Overlooking the quiet headwaters of the River Aln, this modest Tump offers a classic perspective on the rolling Northumberland moorland. Situated in the southern reaches of the Cheviots, its grassy slopes provide an accessible climb with views stretching north across Alnham Moor towards the more imposing granite mass of The Cheviot.
Key Statistics
Rank
117th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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55
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
Midhopelaw Pike is built from the Tyne Limestone Formation. This landscape consists of stacked layers of limestone, sandstone, siltstone, and mudstone beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY823871
Latitude
55.1779°N
Longitude
2.2795°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a linguistic hybrid: 'hope' is a northern term for a small upland valley, 'law' is Old English for a rounded hill, and 'pike' denotes the summit itself.
- •To the south, the summit provides a clear view into the Breamish Valley, where the Iron Age ramparts of the Brough Law hillfort are visible against the skyline.
- •It is often bypassed by those heading for the higher ground of Shill Moor or the Border Ridge, ensuring the summit remains a sanctuary for those seeking solitude.
- •Despite the 'Pike' in its name—a term usually associated with sharp, rocky summits—Midhopelaw is a resolutely rounded, heather-clad dome.