Butt Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Butt Hill

Green Bothy A basic shelter maintained by volunteers of the Mountain Bothies Association with permission of the landowner. — Green Bothy Credit: Booga

Butt Hill is a prominent geological feature located in Northumberland, England. Situated near the village of Rothbury, it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its relatively modest height, reaching an elevation of approximately 305 meters (1,000 feet) above sea level.

The hill is known for its distinctive rounded shape, which gives it the appearance of a perfectly formed dome. This unique topography is the result of glacial activity during the last Ice Age, when the moving ice sheets scoured the landscape and shaped the landforms. Butt Hill is one of the many glacial features found in the region, standing out due to its well-defined shape.

Covered in lush vegetation, the hill is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and limestone. These rocks have been weathered over millions of years, resulting in the formation of a fertile soil that supports a diverse range of plant life. The hill is home to a variety of grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs, creating a vibrant and picturesque landscape.

Besides its natural beauty, Butt Hill offers visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. From its summit, one can see the picturesque Coquet Valley, with the River Coquet meandering through the rolling hills and farmland. On clear days, it is possible to catch glimpses of the Cheviot Hills to the north and the Northumberland National Park to the south.

Given its accessibility and scenic views, Butt Hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers seeking to immerse themselves in Northumberland's stunning natural beauty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.091555/-2.3993309 or Grid Reference NY7477. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Green Bothy A basic shelter maintained by volunteers of the Mountain Bothies Association with permission of the landowner.

Green Bothy

A basic shelter maintained by volunteers of the Mountain Bothies Association with permission of the landowner.

Freshly replanted plantation near Felecia Crags A large area of freshly replanted plantation beside a forest track near Felecia Crags. The young trees are protected from being eaten by marauding wildlife by biodegradable sleeves.

Freshly replanted plantation near Felecia Crags

A large area of freshly replanted plantation beside a forest track near Felecia Crags. The young trees are protected from being eaten by marauding wildlife by biodegradable sleeves.

Forest track on Watch Hill Looking along one of the labyrinth of forest tracks in Wark Forest. The plantation blocks on either side of the track have been felled and replanted.

Forest track on Watch Hill

Looking along one of the labyrinth of forest tracks in Wark Forest. The plantation blocks on either side of the track have been felled and replanted.

Boundary between blocks of Wark Forest The boundary between two of the blocks of the large Wark Forest is marked by a gap in the planting and a deer fence which is protecting the area on the left.

Boundary between blocks of Wark Forest

The boundary between two of the blocks of the large Wark Forest is marked by a gap in the planting and a deer fence which is protecting the area on the left.

Treeless area in Wark Forest Park of Wark Forest which is currently devoid of trees.

Treeless area in Wark Forest

Park of Wark Forest which is currently devoid of trees.

Forest track east of Watch Hill A forest track to the east of Watch Hill.

Forest track east of Watch Hill

A forest track to the east of Watch Hill.

Forest operations warning signs Signs either side of a forest track. The area ahead is being prepared in advance of a large block of the plantation being felled.

Forest operations warning signs

Signs either side of a forest track. The area ahead is being prepared in advance of a large block of the plantation being felled.

Track junction near Moneyrees Stell A junction of forestry tracks near Moneyrees Stell in Wark Forest.

Track junction near Moneyrees Stell

A junction of forestry tracks near Moneyrees Stell in Wark Forest.

Forest track near Moneyrees Stell A forest track passing Moneyrees Stell. The trees on the left of the photo are scheduled to be felled in the 2nd half of 2017 according to signs beside the track.

Forest track near Moneyrees Stell

A forest track passing Moneyrees Stell. The trees on the left of the photo are scheduled to be felled in the 2nd half of 2017 according to signs beside the track.

Forest track south of Green Looking along a forest track through Wark Forest, to the south of Green. The trees on the right of the photo are scheduled to be felled in the near future.

Forest track south of Green

Looking along a forest track through Wark Forest, to the south of Green. The trees on the right of the photo are scheduled to be felled in the near future.

Bothy at Green An isolated bothy amongst the innumerable trees of Wark Forest.

Bothy at Green

An isolated bothy amongst the innumerable trees of Wark Forest.

Track junction near Gowany Knowe A junction of forestry tracks to the south of Gowany Knowe. The track heads off across a relatively empty area of the forest.

Track junction near Gowany Knowe

A junction of forestry tracks to the south of Gowany Knowe. The track heads off across a relatively empty area of the forest.

Track junction, Wark Forest A track junction in Wark Forest. The divergent track leads to an area of the forest which has seen extensive clear felling in recent years.

Track junction, Wark Forest

A track junction in Wark Forest. The divergent track leads to an area of the forest which has seen extensive clear felling in recent years.

Collecting timber, Wark Forest A timber lorry arriving beside a large pile of cut logs before loading and leading them away for processing.

Collecting timber, Wark Forest

A timber lorry arriving beside a large pile of cut logs before loading and leading them away for processing.

Gate at the edge of the forest A gate at end of the forest track through Wark Forest. The side nearest the camera is a public road, beyond the cattle grid is a forest track.

Gate at the edge of the forest

A gate at end of the forest track through Wark Forest. The side nearest the camera is a public road, beyond the cattle grid is a forest track.

Clear felled area of forest, Wark Forest A large area of trees have been clear felled leaving a large vacant area within Wark Forest.

Clear felled area of forest, Wark Forest

A large area of trees have been clear felled leaving a large vacant area within Wark Forest.

Forest track in Wark Forest Looking along one of the forest tracks through Wark Forest. A pair of young deer stand on the track in the distance which is a rare sighting of wildlife in amongst the dense plantations.

Forest track in Wark Forest

Looking along one of the forest tracks through Wark Forest. A pair of young deer stand on the track in the distance which is a rare sighting of wildlife in amongst the dense plantations.

Timber harvesting, Moneyrees Stell Forestry machinery parked up for a weekend break in harvesting operations of the trees of Moneyrees Stell.

Timber harvesting, Moneyrees Stell

Forestry machinery parked up for a weekend break in harvesting operations of the trees of Moneyrees Stell.

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Butt Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY7477 (Lat: 55.091555, Lng: -2.3993309)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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