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Swindon Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Swindon Hill

Car park near Hepplewoodside Bridge
Car park near Hepplewoodside Bridge Credit: Gordon Brown

Swindon Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is part of the Northumberland National Park, which is renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. The hill sits at an elevation of approximately 350 meters (1148 feet) above sea level, offering visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in lush greenery, Swindon Hill is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. Its slopes are adorned with a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and picturesque environment. The hill is also home to a wide range of wildlife, such as red squirrels, rabbits, and various bird species, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and animal spotting.

Accessible hiking trails wind their way up Swindon Hill, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The paths offer a mix of gentle inclines and steeper sections, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, walkers can enjoy the tranquility of the countryside and may even stumble upon ancient stone circles or remnants of Northumberland's rich history.

At the summit of Swindon Hill, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the Cheviot Hills, Northumberland National Park, and the Scottish border. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the North Sea.

Swindon Hill truly encapsulates the natural beauty and tranquility that Northumberland has to offer, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.290559/-2.0355421 or Grid Reference NY9799. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car park near Hepplewoodside Bridge
Car park near Hepplewoodside Bridge
Woodhouses Bastle This bastle, located south-west of Holystone Grange, was built in the early 17th century. It is built of coarse stonework and measures 11.5m long by 7.5m wide. Inside is a vaulted basement, the entrance to which is carved with the date 1602. The basement was used to keep animals, but upstairs is the first floor living area. Here, there are a few small windows and two stone wall cupboards, a stone sink, and traces of an original fireplace. The bastle was increased in height in the 18th century when an attic was added and was restored and reroofed in 1904. This is a Scheduled Monument and Grade II* Listed Building protected by law. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://keystothepast.info/search-records/results-of-search/results-of-search-2/site-details/?PRN=N1192" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://keystothepast.info/search-records/results-of-search/results-of-search-2/site-details/?PRN=N1192">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>
Woodhouses Bastle
This bastle, located south-west of Holystone Grange, was built in the early 17th century. It is built of coarse stonework and measures 11.5m long by 7.5m wide. Inside is a vaulted basement, the entrance to which is carved with the date 1602. The basement was used to keep animals, but upstairs is the first floor living area. Here, there are a few small windows and two stone wall cupboards, a stone sink, and traces of an original fireplace. The bastle was increased in height in the 18th century when an attic was added and was restored and reroofed in 1904. This is a Scheduled Monument and Grade II* Listed Building protected by law. LinkExternal link
Storm Arwen Damage at Dry Burn Wood
Storm Arwen Damage at Dry Burn Wood
Storm Arwen Damage at Dry Burn Wood
Storm Arwen Damage at Dry Burn Wood
Storm damaged trees Beside the River Coquet.
Storm damaged trees
Beside the River Coquet.
River Coquet Looking along Coquetdale.
River Coquet
Looking along Coquetdale.
B6341 crossing the River Coquet Sign for Northumberland National Park on left.
B6341 crossing the River Coquet
Sign for Northumberland National Park on left.
Near Hepple, under Swindon Hill On the other side of the River Coquet from Hepple.
Near Hepple, under Swindon Hill
On the other side of the River Coquet from Hepple.
Top of Bickerton Knowe with fields beyond The road runs through the corner of this square, and the foreground is the square.
Top of Bickerton Knowe with fields beyond
The road runs through the corner of this square, and the foreground is the square.
Stream near picnic area under Harehaugh Hill Taken down the stream at the picnic area. Stream runs into the River Coquet.
Stream near picnic area under Harehaugh Hill
Taken down the stream at the picnic area. Stream runs into the River Coquet.
Grasslees Burn near picnic area under Harehaugh Hill Taken downstream of the picnic area, towards the River Coquet.
Grasslees Burn near picnic area under Harehaugh Hill
Taken downstream of the picnic area, towards the River Coquet.
Hepple Whitefield A small country house built in the mid 19th century for Sir J W B Riddell. The house was altered in the 1890s, by J Hodgson Fowler, probably at the same time he rebuilt nearby Hepple Church in 1892.
Hepple Whitefield
A small country house built in the mid 19th century for Sir J W B Riddell. The house was altered in the 1890s, by J Hodgson Fowler, probably at the same time he rebuilt nearby Hepple Church in 1892.
Grasslees Burn valley Looking up the valley from the edge of Ovenstone Plantation in a howling gale on New Year's Eve. The B6341 drops to cross some side streams on its way from Rothbury to Otterburn. In the background are the hills of Harwood Forest.
Grasslees Burn valley
Looking up the valley from the edge of Ovenstone Plantation in a howling gale on New Year's Eve. The B6341 drops to cross some side streams on its way from Rothbury to Otterburn. In the background are the hills of Harwood Forest.
Midgy Ha Farm in the valley of the Grasslees Burn The hill on the skyline is Whitefield Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NY9897">NY9897</a>.
Midgy Ha Farm in the valley of the Grasslees Burn
The hill on the skyline is Whitefield Hill NY9897.
Moorland above Hepplewoodside Looking across the valley of the Grasslees Burn.
Moorland above Hepplewoodside
Looking across the valley of the Grasslees Burn.
Beehives at Swindon in the valley of the Grasslees Burn
Beehives at Swindon in the valley of the Grasslees Burn
Fields above Hepple Whitefield On the bridleway down from the top of Harwood Forest to lower Coquetdale (in distance).
Fields above Hepple Whitefield
On the bridleway down from the top of Harwood Forest to lower Coquetdale (in distance).
River Coquet, near Hepple, and view of the Northumbrian hills
River Coquet, near Hepple, and view of the Northumbrian hills
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Swindon Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY9799 (Lat: 55.290559, Lng: -2.0355421)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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