College valley & The Cheviot loop from Hethpool — Northumberland National Park

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College valley & The Cheviot loop from Hethpool — Northumberland National Park

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College valley & The Cheviot loop from Hethpool — Northumberland National Park

07:43

24.4km

750m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.49 km for 2.47 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.97 km

College Valley Walk

Highlight • Trail

Actually a nice circuit if you like adventure. The way back goes partly through high fern area. Small children would be lost here. In any case, firm and waterproof shoes, as well as stinging proven shoes.

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2.91 km

The Cheviot War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Remembering all the planes that crashed on The Cheviot during the war. There is a map of where and when along with the dates.

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8.48 km

View of College Valley

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A very impressive view from up here of the College Valley. The erosion scar at the head of the College Burn only adds to the drama of this landscape.

This is also at 'a path crossroads', a few routes meet up here, giving you the option to go east on the Pennine Way trail, west to Sourhope and north towards Kirk Yetholm.

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8.79 km

Auchope Mountain Refuge Hut

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This mountain refuge hut is helpfully positioned on the remote final stage of the Pennine Way between Byrness to Kirk Yetholm.

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11.7 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, you have a great vantage point to admire the scenery and the wildlife. Cairn Hill is a lot more sheltered than the Cheviot, so make the most of a break from the wind here.

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11.7 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 up at this elevation it is fairly level and only about three quarters of a mile (1km) to the top along the paved path!

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12.9 km

The Cheviot Summit

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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 see the Lake District in the distance and even Edinburgh. A millstone slabbed pathway on the summit is the final part of the iconic long-distance route, the Pennine Way.

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24.4 km

End point

Parking

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