Northumberland
Old Fawdon Hill
315M
1033FT
About Old Fawdon Hill
Rising steeply above the Breamish Valley near Ingram, this grassy Tump offers a classic Cheviot experience. The summit is crowned by the well-preserved ramparts of an Iron Age hillfort, providing a commanding vantage point over the neighbouring Hedgehope Hill and the winding River Breamish far below.
Key Statistics
Rank
124th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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89
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are walking over the Cheviot Volcanic Formation, which is composed of ancient lava flows and rocky volcanic rubble.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NU022141
Latitude
55.4208°N
Longitude
1.9668°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Fawdon is derived from the Old English 'fāh', meaning variegated or multi-coloured, and 'dūn', for hill. This likely refers to the patchwork of bracken, heather, and grass that cloaks its slopes throughout the seasons.
- •The summit is home to a significant Iron Age hillfort. Its impressive earthworks and stone ramparts suggest it was a major defensive site, mirrored by the similar fort on Brough Law directly across the valley to the south.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear view of the Harthope Burn valley and the massive southern bulk of The Cheviot, the highest point in the range.
- •While the hill stands at a modest 315 metres, the sheer steepness of the northern ascent from the valley floor ensures that your calves will be fully aware of every single one of those metres.