Hedgehope Hill is a
mountain in the
Cheviot Hills of north
Northumberland in northeast
England, and categorised as a
Hewitt Hewitt may refer to:
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.
At a height of and a distance of about from the
Scottish
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border, it is best climbed from Langleeford in the Harthope Valley, over which it looms. The Harthope valley is accessible by a minor road from near
Wooler to the northeast. A slightly gentler climb, though a longer distance, is from
Linhope
Linhope is a small village in Northumberland, England. It is located in the Cheviots on the River Breamish, and within Northumberland National Park
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in the
Breamish
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valley, approaching from the south east. An alternative route to the summit could involve a long day's climb of both
the Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill, starting and finishing at Langleeford. It is a steep climb from any approach, best reserved for fitter walkers though the steepest inclines are not long in distance.
Hedgehope has steeper sides than the taller but flatter-topped Cheviot and affords excellent views on all sides.
On a clear day, views stretch to
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down the coastline up to away.
Image:Hedgehope Hill from Scald Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1421255.jpg, Hedgehope Hill from Scald Hill
Image:Farmland at Kimmerston Bog - geograph.org.uk - 547137.jpg, Hedgehope above Fenton Wood
References
Cheviot Hills
Hewitts of England
Hills of Northumberland
Volcanism of England
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