Lamb Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Lamb Hill

The Pennine Way near Stell Rig
The Pennine Way near Stell Rig Credit: Dave Kelly

Lamb Hill, located in Northumberland, England, is a prominent hill that forms part of the Cheviot Hills range. Standing at a height of approximately 449 meters (1,473 feet), it offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers.

The hill is covered in rolling green moorland, scattered with patches of heather and gorse, creating a picturesque landscape. Its slopes are relatively gentle, making it accessible for people of all fitness levels. The terrain is characterized by a mix of grassy paths and rocky outcrops, providing a diverse and interesting walking experience.

At the summit of Lamb Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking vistas over the border region between England and Scotland. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the North Sea and the distant peaks of the Scottish Highlands. The hill also offers a unique opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as indigenous flora and fauna.

Lamb Hill is conveniently located within close proximity to several other notable landmarks, including the ancient hill fort of Yeavering Bell and the picturesque College Valley. The area is rich in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years.

Overall, Lamb Hill provides a wonderful opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty and tranquility of the Northumberland countryside, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors seeking to explore this stunning part of England.

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Lamb Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.413585/-2.3007273 or Grid Reference NT8113. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Way near Stell Rig
The Pennine Way near Stell Rig
The Pennine Way on Lamb Hill
The Pennine Way on Lamb Hill
The Pennine Way near Beefstand Hill
The Pennine Way near Beefstand Hill
The Pennine Way near Beefstand Hill
The Pennine Way near Beefstand Hill
The Pennine Way near Raeshaw Fell
The Pennine Way near Raeshaw Fell
The Pennine Way near Stell Rig
The Pennine Way near Stell Rig
Moorland on Border Ridge above Dormount Hope The line of the linear earthwork that surrounds the head of the valley of Dormount Hope can be seen on the left. It has been interpreted as a Medieval deer trap described here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3508971">NT7913 : Linear earthwork towards Peelinick</a>
Moorland on Border Ridge above Dormount Hope
The line of the linear earthwork that surrounds the head of the valley of Dormount Hope can be seen on the left. It has been interpreted as a Medieval deer trap described here NT7913 : Linear earthwork towards Peelinick
Turf mound north-east of Raeshaw Fell
Turf mound north-east of Raeshaw Fell
Small ponds north-east of Raeshaw Fell Probably a similar structure to the nearby grassy mound <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3501692">NT7913 : Turf mound north-east of Raeshaw Fell</a> visible behind to the right which had also shown signs of disturbance. The small ponds were filled with active tadpoles.
Small ponds north-east of Raeshaw Fell
Probably a similar structure to the nearby grassy mound NT7913 : Turf mound north-east of Raeshaw Fell visible behind to the right which had also shown signs of disturbance. The small ponds were filled with active tadpoles.
Stell Rig above Dormount Hope The valley just to the right of the long ridge of Stell Rig is called Hymer's Gap. Its burn has a source just west of Lamb Hill on the England-Scotland Border.
Stell Rig above Dormount Hope
The valley just to the right of the long ridge of Stell Rig is called Hymer's Gap. Its burn has a source just west of Lamb Hill on the England-Scotland Border.
Ridge west of Dormount Hope The remote farmhouse of Peelinick is just right of centre.
Ridge west of Dormount Hope
The remote farmhouse of Peelinick is just right of centre.
Peelinick from the south Huntford Hill with its hillfort and sheepfolds can be seen above the valley of Yett Burn.
Peelinick from the south
Huntford Hill with its hillfort and sheepfolds can be seen above the valley of Yett Burn.
Sheepfold in Dormount Hope
Sheepfold in Dormount Hope
Old wall above Dormount Hope
Old wall above Dormount Hope
Linear earthwork north-east of Raeshaw Fell The earthwork that runs along both west and east sides of the steep valley of Dormount Hope is part of the deer trap described here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3508971">NT7913 : Linear earthwork towards Peelinick</a>
Linear earthwork north-east of Raeshaw Fell
The earthwork that runs along both west and east sides of the steep valley of Dormount Hope is part of the deer trap described here NT7913 : Linear earthwork towards Peelinick
Linear earthwork towards Peelinick Part of the substantial earthwork that extends along the west and east edges and southern head of Dormount Hope. It has a ditch on the downhill side, making it impossible for anything to leap out of the valley onto the grazing lands of Raeshaw Fell but perhaps so designed to let deer in from the outside. It may be the dyke referred to in Liber de Melrose (dated to around AD 1190), and if not added to or extended since then, may be one of the first examples of emparkment in Scotland. It is known that baronial and monastic hunting rights were given in this parish at an early date in the Medieval period.
John Barber (1999) in his paper 'The Linear Earthworks of Southern Scotland' classifies this example as a 'park pale or enclosure boundary'.
Canmore describes it as a 'deer-trap' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/318822/details/dormount+hope/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/318822/details/dormount+hope/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

There is a photo in the opposite direction here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3508957">NT7913 : Linear earthwork north-east of Raeshaw Fell</a>
Linear earthwork towards Peelinick
Part of the substantial earthwork that extends along the west and east edges and southern head of Dormount Hope. It has a ditch on the downhill side, making it impossible for anything to leap out of the valley onto the grazing lands of Raeshaw Fell but perhaps so designed to let deer in from the outside. It may be the dyke referred to in Liber de Melrose (dated to around AD 1190), and if not added to or extended since then, may be one of the first examples of emparkment in Scotland. It is known that baronial and monastic hunting rights were given in this parish at an early date in the Medieval period. John Barber (1999) in his paper 'The Linear Earthworks of Southern Scotland' classifies this example as a 'park pale or enclosure boundary'. Canmore describes it as a 'deer-trap' LinkExternal link There is a photo in the opposite direction here NT7913 : Linear earthwork north-east of Raeshaw Fell
Dormount Hope below Tuft Slack
Dormount Hope below Tuft Slack
Raeshaw Fell from the north
Raeshaw Fell from the north
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Lamb Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT8113 (Lat: 55.413585, Lng: -2.3007273)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Lamb Hill
Ele: 511
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Lat/Long: 55.4140029/-2.2984639
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