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.

• •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.