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North East England

Cairn Hill – The Cheviot Summit loop from Earle

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Cairn Hill – The Cheviot Summit loop from Earle

Hard

4.5

(2)

22

hikers

Cairn Hill – The Cheviot Summit loop from Earle

08:17

26.9km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.52 km

Brownhill Plantation

Forest

2

2.33 km

View Over Harthope Valley

Highlight • Forest

This valley is stunning there is a car park at the beginning but also at the end. You can get to Cheviot and Harthope Hill from here along with many other walks.

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3

10.00 km

Waterfall in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • River

A lovely little waterfall where you can make a detour to and swim in the pool below it.

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4

12.9 km

Cairn Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 2,549 feet (777 m) high, Cairn Hill boasts spectacular views over the wild and empty landscape of the Cheviots. With Cushat Law and Bloodybush Edge visible in the distance, …

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5

12.9 km

Pennine Way Paved Path to The Cheviot

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

These paving stones are part of the Pennine Way path. More importantly is the fact that they are a lifeline in this marshy part of the world and once here …

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6

14.1 km

The Cheviot Summit

Highlight • Volcano

When you reach the 2,674-foot (815 m) high summit of The Cheviot, you are officially at the highest point in the Northumberland National Park. On a clear day, you can …

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7

14.7 km

The Cheviot Summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest mountain in Northumberland national park. Great views after leaving the summit and heading down.

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8

16.7 km

The Cheviot

Highlight • Viewpoint

The highest hill in Northumberland at 815m. Well worth the climb.

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9

16.9 km

Path to Scald Hill

Highlight • Trail

Great walk to Cheviot going up this route. Can be very boggy though so good footwear is essential

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B

26.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

5.90 km

5.02 km

205 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

6.39 km

5.02 km

2.32 km

261 m

205 m

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