Muckle Samuel's Crags

Rising above the dense timber of Kielder Forest, this modest Northumberland Tump offers a rugged, rocky character that belies its small stature. Reaching the summit requires navigating the commercial forestry tracks, eventually earning a clear perspective south across the vast Kielder Water toward the distant North Pennine ridges.

• •The name 'Muckle' is a traditional Northumbrian and Scots dialect word for large or great, distinguishing these crags from smaller rocky outcrops in the immediate vicinity.
• •Located deep within Kielder Forest, the crags represent a rare break in the uniform sitka spruce canopy, offering walkers an elevated view that is otherwise difficult to find in this heavily forested area.
• •From the 338-metre high point, there is a clear line of sight to the distinctive communications mast atop Deadwater Fell to the northwest, marking the border between England and Scotland.
• •Despite the imposing name, the 'Muckle' crags are strictly for those who enjoy the quiet solitude of the borderlands; you are far more likely to encounter a roe deer than another hillwalker here.