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.

• •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.