Round Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Round Hill

Ruined Cottage below High Ramshaw
Ruined Cottage below High Ramshaw Credit: Les Hull

Round Hill is a captivating hill located in the county of Northumberland, England. Standing at an impressive height of 672 meters (2,205 feet), it is considered the highest point in the region. This prominent feature is situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive rounded shape, which is believed to have been formed through glacial erosion during the last Ice Age. Its summit is marked by a trig point, providing a reference point for surveying and navigation purposes. The terrain consists of a mixture of grassy slopes, heather-covered moorland, and scattered rocky outcrops, adding to the hill's visual appeal.

Round Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The area is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the hill and its surroundings at their own pace. The diverse flora and fauna make it an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, grouse, and mountain hares.

The hill's remote location and unspoiled natural beauty offer a tranquil retreat for those seeking solitude and a chance to connect with nature. Its elevation also makes it a prime spot for stargazing, with minimal light pollution providing excellent conditions for observing the night sky.

Overall, Round Hill in Northumberland is a captivating and majestic natural feature, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of the North Pennines while enjoying a range of outdoor activities.

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Round Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.929936/-2.4362877 or Grid Reference NY7259. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruined Cottage below High Ramshaw
Ruined Cottage below High Ramshaw
Footbridge over Fell Burn
Footbridge over Fell Burn
Hargill House
Hargill House
Low Ramshaw
Low Ramshaw
Waterfall, Park Burn
Waterfall, Park Burn
Waterfall, Park Burn
Waterfall, Park Burn
Footbridge over Park Burn
Footbridge over Park Burn
Cliff and Park Burn
Cliff and Park Burn
Cliff and Park Burn
Cliff and Park Burn
Silvery highland cattle on Plenmeller Common
Silvery highland cattle on Plenmeller Common
Road junction
Road junction
Sheepfold west of Wolf Hills The farm buildings partly hidden below the second horizon (half right) are those at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/452130">NY7259 : High Todhillwood Farm</a>. The small building on the far horizon (right) is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/422412">NY7260 : The Beacon</a>.
Sheepfold west of Wolf Hills
The farm buildings partly hidden below the second horizon (half right) are those at NY7259 : High Todhillwood Farm. The small building on the far horizon (right) is NY7260 : The Beacon.
Rough pastures between Wolf Hills and Coldshield
Rough pastures between Wolf Hills and Coldshield
Coanwood Friends' Meeting House (3) The colours in the winter's late afternoon light are so different from those in the early afternoon in high summer (2010) shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1958882">NY7058 : Coanwood Friends' Meeting House (2)</a>.
Coanwood Friends' Meeting House (3)
The colours in the winter's late afternoon light are so different from those in the early afternoon in high summer (2010) shown in NY7058 : Coanwood Friends' Meeting House (2).
Early 19th C gravestone at Coanwood Friends' Meeting House See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3387280">NY7058 : Coanwood Friends' Meeting House (3)</a>.
Early 19th C gravestone at Coanwood Friends' Meeting House
Sheepfold west of Wolf Hills (2) The view is from slightly further west than that in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3340920">NY7258 : Sheepfold west of Wolf Hills</a>, looking NNE. The building in the middle distance directly in line with the sheepfold (the roof is just visible near a small clump of trees) is Limestones on the farm track to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3340920">NY7258 : Sheepfold west of Wolf Hills</a>. On the same line of sight, the buildings in the far distance, below a small plantation, are those at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/750602">NY7768 : Hotbank Farm</a> on Hadrian's Wall, some seven miles away. On the horizon (right) are <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/503226">NY7969 : Sewingshield Crags</a>.
Sheepfold west of Wolf Hills (2)
The view is from slightly further west than that in NY7258 : Sheepfold west of Wolf Hills, looking NNE. The building in the middle distance directly in line with the sheepfold (the roof is just visible near a small clump of trees) is Limestones on the farm track to NY7258 : Sheepfold west of Wolf Hills. On the same line of sight, the buildings in the far distance, below a small plantation, are those at NY7768 : Hotbank Farm on Hadrian's Wall, some seven miles away. On the horizon (right) are NY7969 : Sewingshield Crags.
Pond on Limestones Fell
Pond on Limestones Fell
Pond near Limestones
Pond near Limestones
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Round Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY7259 (Lat: 54.929936, Lng: -2.4362877)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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