Berry Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Berry Hill

Pit Cottages With their own shelterbelt.
Beside the High Carriteth Burn.
Sheep look on!
Pit Cottages Credit: Russel Wills

Berry Hill is a prominent hill located in Northumberland, England. With an elevation of approximately 246 meters (807 feet), it is known for providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Situated near the village of Longhorsley, Berry Hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive conical shape, covered with lush green grass and scattered with a variety of wildflowers during the warmer months. Its slopes are adorned with dense woodlands, primarily consisting of oak, birch, and beech trees, which provide a beautiful backdrop to the area.

At the summit of Berry Hill, visitors can find a trig point, a concrete pillar used in surveying. This serves as a marker for determining the hill's height and is often used as a reference point by walkers and geographers.

The hill offers a range of walking trails, varying in difficulty, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails frequently attract not only local walkers, but also tourists from nearby towns and cities.

Additionally, Berry Hill is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, rabbits, and deer. As a result, it is a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

Overall, Berry Hill in Northumberland stands as a picturesque and captivating location, offering stunning views, a wealth of natural beauty, and a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Berry Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.135355/-2.3393176 or Grid Reference NY7882. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pit Cottages With their own shelterbelt.
Beside the High Carriteth Burn.
Sheep look on!
Pit Cottages
With their own shelterbelt. Beside the High Carriteth Burn. Sheep look on!
High Carriteth Burn With High Carriteth farm in the background.
High Carriteth Burn
With High Carriteth farm in the background.
Stream near Whitchester farm Flowing off Whitchester Moor.
Stream near Whitchester farm
Flowing off Whitchester Moor.
Looking into Andrew's Cleugh A cleugh is Scots for a narrow gorge or chasm with high rocky sides.
This one seemed a haven for wildlife with birds enjoying the berries.
Bower wood on the horizon.
Looking into Andrew's Cleugh
A cleugh is Scots for a narrow gorge or chasm with high rocky sides. This one seemed a haven for wildlife with birds enjoying the berries. Bower wood on the horizon.
A wiggly wall Approaching Whitchester.
A wiggly wall
Approaching Whitchester.
Cattle on Whitchester Moor With a stream running beside the fence.
Cattle on Whitchester Moor
With a stream running beside the fence.
Snabdaugh Crags Viewed from the track to Whitchester.
Snabdaugh Crags
Viewed from the track to Whitchester.
Whitchester hiding behind its shelter belt With crags intruding into the improved pasture.
Whitchester hiding behind its shelter belt
With crags intruding into the improved pasture.
Erosion beside the High Carriteth Burn The large boulders may have been placed to prevent more erosion.
Erosion beside the High Carriteth Burn
The large boulders may have been placed to prevent more erosion.
Route of bridleway heading on to  Shitlington Common The gate by which the bridleway leaves the minor road to Watson's Walls.
Route of bridleway heading on to Shitlington Common
The gate by which the bridleway leaves the minor road to Watson's Walls.
Watson's Walls with minor road Watson's Walls is the house at the left side of the image. The already poorly surface and grass-grown  minor road passing deteriorates beyond this location and become a bridleway.
Watson's Walls with minor road
Watson's Walls is the house at the left side of the image. The already poorly surface and grass-grown minor road passing deteriorates beyond this location and become a bridleway.
Trig point of Watch Crags The trig point is on heather moorland which would probably be regarded as part of  Whitchester Moor. Watch Crags themselves occur in a number of bands, one being seen on the moorland rise in the middle-distance.
Trig point of Watch Crags
The trig point is on heather moorland which would probably be regarded as part of Whitchester Moor. Watch Crags themselves occur in a number of bands, one being seen on the moorland rise in the middle-distance.
Fields at Whitchester Whitchester is an isolated farm on  Whitchester Moor; it and its fields are surrounded by moorland.
Fields at Whitchester
Whitchester is an isolated farm on Whitchester Moor; it and its fields are surrounded by moorland.
Sheepfold below Whitchester Crags Whitchester Crags  are on Chirdon Moor; there are two bands of rocks neither very high nor continuous. The view here is from the upper band, westwards to trees and the sheepfold below the lower band.
Sheepfold below Whitchester Crags
Whitchester Crags are on Chirdon Moor; there are two bands of rocks neither very high nor continuous. The view here is from the upper band, westwards to trees and the sheepfold below the lower band.
Byway near to Watson's Walls The road is a byway and is approaching Watson's Walls, an isolated house which lies behind the camera position. At that house the road/byway ends but the route continues across moorland as a bridleway.
Byway near to Watson's Walls
The road is a byway and is approaching Watson's Walls, an isolated house which lies behind the camera position. At that house the road/byway ends but the route continues across moorland as a bridleway.
View of Watch Crags from the Triangulation Pillar Looking northward.
View of Watch Crags from the Triangulation Pillar
Looking northward.
Road to Watson's Walls Cul de sac road on the edge of Wark Forest. Snow from the snowstorm of March 2018 ("The Beast from the East") still lies in drifts.
Road to Watson's Walls
Cul de sac road on the edge of Wark Forest. Snow from the snowstorm of March 2018 ("The Beast from the East") still lies in drifts.
Road to Watson's Walls On the edge of Kielder Forest.
Road to Watson's Walls
On the edge of Kielder Forest.
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Berry Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY7882 (Lat: 55.135355, Lng: -2.3393176)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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///sorters.rejoiced.skirt. Near Bellingham, Northumberland

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Located within 500m of 55.135355,-2.3393176
Berry Hill
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.1355863/-2.3384048
Limestone Rigg
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.1352052/-2.3470639
Watch Crags
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.1333888/-2.335865
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.1338402/-2.3348808
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