Northumberland
Wooplaw Edge
459M
1506FT
About Wooplaw Edge
Rising gently in the northern Cheviots, this rounded grassy ridge overlooks the remote College Valley. It offers a quieter perspective on the landscape than the nearby Pennine Way, providing clear views toward the bulky mass of The Cheviot and the steep, scree-covered slopes of Braydon Crag.
Key Statistics
Rank
59th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Cheviots
Prominence
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41
Nearest Town
Northumberland
Geology
You are walking over the Ballagan Formation, a foundation made from layers of sandstone, fine-grained siltstone, and limestone.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT708066
Latitude
55.3525°N
Longitude
2.4621°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in the Old English hlāw, meaning a rounded hill, a term synonymous with the upland topography of the Anglo-Scottish border.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the College Valley, one of the most secluded spots in the Cheviots, where the hills drop steeply toward the Hethpool gorge.
- •The hill is frequently bypassed by walkers on the Pennine Way, who generally prefer the higher ground of the Border Ridge and the nearby peak of The Schil.
- •Given its proximity to the border, a misplaced step to the west is all it takes to turn a walk in Northumberland into a day trip to Scotland.