Hazely Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Hazely Hill

Sheep near Bowsden
Sheep near Bowsden Credit: Richard Webb

Hazely Hill is a prominent natural feature located in the county of Northumberland, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, Hazely Hill is part of the scenic landscape that characterizes the region. Standing at an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its relatively moderate height.

Covered in lush greenery and rolling fields, Hazely Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with a range of plant species such as heather, gorse, and bracken dotting the landscape. It is also home to various animal species including rabbits, foxes, and a variety of bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Located near the small village of Hazely, the hill is easily accessible by foot or by car. It offers several walking trails that cater to different fitness levels, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. At the summit, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas stretching across the Northumberland countryside, providing an opportunity to take in the natural beauty of the area.

Hazely Hill is not only a natural attraction but also holds historical significance. The area has evidence of human occupation dating back to ancient times, with archaeological remains including burial mounds and Bronze Age settlements. These remnants serve as a testament to the hill's long-standing importance to the local communities throughout history.

In summary, Hazely Hill is a picturesque natural feature in Northumberland, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the region's stunning landscape, diverse wildlife, and rich history.

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Hazely Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.657005/-2.0568068 or Grid Reference NT9640. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheep near Bowsden
Sheep near Bowsden
Crossing the Berrington Burn
Crossing the Berrington Burn
Arable field Near Lickar Moor Farm.
Arable field
Near Lickar Moor Farm.
Woodside Farm The entrance drive to Woodside Farm is lined with trees.
Woodside Farm
The entrance drive to Woodside Farm is lined with trees.
Coal Harbour View over recently planted field towards Harbour Wood.
Coal Harbour
View over recently planted field towards Harbour Wood.
Woodside Farm
Woodside Farm
Bird Bath? In the field next to the garden of the one and only house at Coal Harbour.
Bird Bath?
In the field next to the garden of the one and only house at Coal Harbour.
Top up for the bird bath? On Brackenside Farm near Bowsden, Northumberland
Top up for the bird bath?
On Brackenside Farm near Bowsden, Northumberland
Farmland & Forestry near Brackenside
Farmland & Forestry near Brackenside
Pond and crag, Etal Moor Fell sandstone outcrops.
Pond and crag, Etal Moor
Fell sandstone outcrops.
Fenced off path, Hazely Hill Fenced off area around a field, probably to enable cattle to be moved through a field without mixing. The field with the trough had cows and calves in it, and the background field contained approx. year old cattle.
Fenced off path, Hazely Hill
Fenced off area around a field, probably to enable cattle to be moved through a field without mixing. The field with the trough had cows and calves in it, and the background field contained approx. year old cattle.
Woodside Moor A mix of woodland and good grazing for cattle, not rough grazing as shown on the map.
Woodside Moor
A mix of woodland and good grazing for cattle, not rough grazing as shown on the map.
Cattle, Watchlaw Field between plantations. The cattle were very much on the nervous side of curiosity, and only when it was obvious that I was leaving along the bridleway did they do their usual cautious advancing trick that some folk find unnerving.
Cattle, Watchlaw
Field between plantations. The cattle were very much on the nervous side of curiosity, and only when it was obvious that I was leaving along the bridleway did they do their usual cautious advancing trick that some folk find unnerving.
Whitelee Moor
Whitelee Moor
Farm Road This road to Brackenside Farm is also a right of way route.
Farm Road
This road to Brackenside Farm is also a right of way route.
Ruin at Ford Common Ford Common Cottage, a more substantial cottage,was located nearby to this ruin. A Bronze Age burial mound was excavated on Ford Common in the 19th century and was found to contain three human cremations. Since then, Ford Common has been considerably quarried and no visible trace of the burial mound appears to have survived.
Ruin at Ford Common
Ford Common Cottage, a more substantial cottage,was located nearby to this ruin. A Bronze Age burial mound was excavated on Ford Common in the 19th century and was found to contain three human cremations. Since then, Ford Common has been considerably quarried and no visible trace of the burial mound appears to have survived.
Field boundary at Watchlaw Farm
Field boundary at Watchlaw Farm
Track to Etal Moor
Track to Etal Moor
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Hazely Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT9640 (Lat: 55.657005, Lng: -2.0568068)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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