Northumberland
Muckle Samuel's Crags
338M
1109FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
108th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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32
Nearest Town
Mouseyhaugh
Geology
You are walking over a foundation of sandstone, limestone, and hardened mud. These layered rocks create the rugged terrain beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY683788
Latitude
55.1026°N
Longitude
2.4983°W
Did You Know?
- •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.