Northumberland
Pike Knowe
449M
1473FT
About Pike Knowe
Situated in the quieter reaches of Northumberland near Mouseyhaugh, this 449-metre Tump offers a rugged, grassy ascent. It sits within the southern Cheviot Hills, providing clear perspectives across rolling border moorland toward the high peaks of Windy Gyle and the expansive Otterburn Training Area to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
66th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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56
Nearest Town
Mouseyhaugh
Geology
You are walking over layers of gritty sandstone and fine-grained rock. These slopes are formed from a sturdy mix of sandstone and hard limestone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NY658943
Latitude
55.2417°N
Longitude
2.5394°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines two topographical terms: ‘Pike’ (from Old English pīc, a pointed hill) and ‘Knowe’ (the Northern English form of knoll), suggesting a prominent but rounded summit.
- •Located on the fringes of the Otterburn Training Area, the hill offers a grandstand view of one of the UK’s largest military ranges, where the Ministry of Defence has trained soldiers since 1911.
- •The surrounding slopes are home to Cheviot sheep and occasionally primitive feral goats, a rare breed that has inhabited these border uplands for centuries.
- •To the north-west, the vista is dominated by the Border Ridge, with the distinctive rounded profile of Windy Gyle frequently visible on the horizon.
- •Despite its modest height, the hill’s isolation ensures that a successful ascent usually involves more navigation through peat and tussocks than following any established footpaths.