Northumberland
Swineside Law
457M
1499FT
About Swineside Law
Tucked away in the upper reaches of the Coquet Valley, this rounded Cheviot hill offers a quiet alternative to the busier border ridges. The terrain is characteristic of the range—largely grassy with pockets of peat—providing a straightforward climb with sweeping views across the valley towards the Roman remains at Chew Green.
Key Statistics
Rank
61st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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57
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are walking on ancient lava and hardened volcanic ash. Part of the Cheviot Volcanic Formation, these rocks were created by fiery eruptions and debris.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT837131
Latitude
55.4116°N
Longitude
2.2590°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Old English 'swin', meaning pig or wild boar, combined with 'law', the standard Northumbrian and Scots term for a rounded hill.
- •The hill overlooks the historic site of Chew Green to the west, where the remains of several Roman marching camps and a fortlet sit alongside the ancient route of Dere Street.
- •It is frequently bagged alongside nearby Hindhope Law, forming part of the remote high ground that separates the upper Coquet valley from the Scottish border.
- •The summit provides a clear vantage point for identifying the distinctive profiles of the higher Cheviot giants to the northeast, specifically the massive bulk of The Cheviot and the pointed top of Hedgehope Hill.