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.

• •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.