Northumberland
Saughy Hill
494M
1621FT
About Saughy Hill
Tucked into the undulating border country of the Northumberland Cheviots, this 494-metre Tump offers a quiet, grassy alternative to its more prominent neighbours. Rising above the Usway Burn, the summit provides clear, unobstructed views across the remote Kidland Forest and the steep-sided valley of the River Coquet.
Key Statistics
Rank
43rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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55
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
Saughy Hill is made of a volcanic rock called andesite. This material from the Cheviot Volcanic Formation forms the solid ground beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT891104
Latitude
55.3874°N
Longitude
2.1736°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Saughy' is derived from the local Northumbrian and Scots word for sallow or willow trees, which historically lined the damp valleys and cloughs at the hill's base.
- •It is situated in one of the most remote corners of the Northumberland National Park, overlooking the deep, incised valley of the Usway Burn as it winds towards the Coquet.
- •To the west, the view is dominated by the sprawling border ridge, while the sharp profile of The Schil can often be spotted on the horizon to the north.
- •While not as high as the nearby Shillhope Law, its position offers a more intimate perspective of the transition from open moorland to the managed forestry of Kidland.
- •Finding the exact highest point often requires more trust in your map than your eyes, as the broad, grassy top lacks any significant cairn or marker.