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Headless Cleugh

Valley in Northumberland

England

Headless Cleugh

Public Bridleway near Barrow Law This public bridleway connects Barrowburn with the track leading to the remote farm of Uswayford. The hill straight ahead in cloud shadow is Hazely Law whilst the hill, right of centre in the middle distance, is known as The Middle. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Public Bridleway near Barrow Law Credit: Geoff Holland

Headless Cleugh is a picturesque valley located in Northumberland, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. The valley is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and dense forests, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The name "Headless Cleugh" derives from the Old English word "cleugh," meaning a narrow valley or ravine, and it is believed that the term "headless" refers to the absence of a prominent hill or ridge at the entrance of the valley. This unique geographical feature adds to the charm and appeal of the area.

The valley is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare species of wildflowers, birds, and mammals. It is also crisscrossed by several streams and small waterfalls, creating a tranquil atmosphere throughout.

With its close proximity to Hadrian's Wall, Headless Cleugh holds significant historical importance. The remains of an ancient Roman fort can be found nearby, serving as a reminder of the area's past. The valley was also once inhabited by early settlers, and evidence of their presence can be seen in the form of stone circles and burial sites.

Overall, Headless Cleugh offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the unspoiled beauty of the Northumberland countryside while exploring its intriguing history. Whether it be for a leisurely walk, a picnic in nature, or a journey back in time, this valley is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.416439/-2.2318771 or Grid Reference NT8513. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Public Bridleway near Barrow Law This public bridleway connects Barrowburn with the track leading to the remote farm of Uswayford. The hill straight ahead in cloud shadow is Hazely Law whilst the hill, right of centre in the middle distance, is known as The Middle. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Public Bridleway near Barrow Law
This public bridleway connects Barrowburn with the track leading to the remote farm of Uswayford. The hill straight ahead in cloud shadow is Hazely Law whilst the hill, right of centre in the middle distance, is known as The Middle. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
The Middle (in the centre ground) The Middle separates the Usway Burn from the Hepden Burn and provides a high level route out of the hills down to the road at Barrowburn in Upper Coquetdale. This land is MOD land but less intensively used than the main range. The photograph was taken from the descent off Hazely Law at the top of Hazely Slack. Behind The Middle is its partner, Middle Hill now crowned with a few remaining trees having had most felled in the late 2010's. Behind Middle Hill are the hills of Upper Coquetdale including the main military ranges.
The Middle (in the centre ground)
The Middle separates the Usway Burn from the Hepden Burn and provides a high level route out of the hills down to the road at Barrowburn in Upper Coquetdale. This land is MOD land but less intensively used than the main range. The photograph was taken from the descent off Hazely Law at the top of Hazely Slack. Behind The Middle is its partner, Middle Hill now crowned with a few remaining trees having had most felled in the late 2010's. Behind Middle Hill are the hills of Upper Coquetdale including the main military ranges.
Bridleway bound for Murder Cleugh Passing sleet showers were encountered on this stretch, with the distant Border Ridge being subject to such showers as shown in this photograph. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Bridleway bound for Murder Cleugh
Passing sleet showers were encountered on this stretch, with the distant Border Ridge being subject to such showers as shown in this photograph. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Gateway by Murder Cleugh The gateway by Murder Cleugh, a small afforested gully. The commemorative stone <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1926980">NT8613 : Murder Cleugh</a> has been narrowly missed by a falling tree, most likely downed during Storm Arwen (26/27 November 2021) which can be seen to the right, straddling the fence. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Gateway by Murder Cleugh
The gateway by Murder Cleugh, a small afforested gully. The commemorative stone NT8613 : Murder Cleugh has been narrowly missed by a falling tree, most likely downed during Storm Arwen (26/27 November 2021) which can be seen to the right, straddling the fence. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Passing Little Ward Law Scotchman's Ford and the Border Ridge are in view. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Passing Little Ward Law
Scotchman's Ford and the Border Ridge are in view. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Looking back over Scotchman's Ford On the approach to Windy Gyle, Scotchman's Ford has to be crossed. Not much to speak of at the moment, but one could imagine it being a boot soaker after heavy rain or a thaw. This view is taken on the approach to Windy Gyle, looking back to the ford. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Looking back over Scotchman's Ford
On the approach to Windy Gyle, Scotchman's Ford has to be crossed. Not much to speak of at the moment, but one could imagine it being a boot soaker after heavy rain or a thaw. This view is taken on the approach to Windy Gyle, looking back to the ford. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Triangulation pillar at Russell's Cairn, Windy Gyle 619 metres above sea level and offering a commanding view over the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Triangulation pillar at Russell's Cairn, Windy Gyle
619 metres above sea level and offering a commanding view over the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Split the Deil Presumably this is the name given to this junction of tracks below the summit of Windy Gyle which also serves as the English/Scottish boundary. 'Deil' is an old Scots name for the Devil. Note the effects of erosion here, with narrow deep gullies having formed. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Split the Deil
Presumably this is the name given to this junction of tracks below the summit of Windy Gyle which also serves as the English/Scottish boundary. 'Deil' is an old Scots name for the Devil. Note the effects of erosion here, with narrow deep gullies having formed. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
On Windy Gyle with a view towards cloud-capped The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill A beautiful, cold late afternoon on Windy Gyle. For the record, it was -2°C (-11°C with wind chill) at the nearby summit. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
On Windy Gyle with a view towards cloud-capped The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill
A beautiful, cold late afternoon on Windy Gyle. For the record, it was -2°C (-11°C with wind chill) at the nearby summit. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Plantation at Murder Cleugh The name Murder Cleugh derives from a gruesome deed which took place near here in 1610.This photo shows some of the devastation to this plantation caused by Storm Arwen in November 2021. The damage caused by the storm was compounded by the fact that "sustained winds with gusts in excess of 90 mph were, unusually, from the north-east, affecting trees that do not normally have to yield to those winds." For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Plantation at Murder Cleugh
The name Murder Cleugh derives from a gruesome deed which took place near here in 1610.This photo shows some of the devastation to this plantation caused by Storm Arwen in November 2021. The damage caused by the storm was compounded by the fact that "sustained winds with gusts in excess of 90 mph were, unusually, from the north-east, affecting trees that do not normally have to yield to those winds." For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
Directional Marker Post near Murder Cleugh This marker post, which appears to pre-date the narrow trackside plantation which lies immediately to the south of the post, appears to relate to two converging Public Bridleways. Neither is visible on the ground. The hill in the background is Ward Law. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Directional Marker Post near Murder Cleugh
This marker post, which appears to pre-date the narrow trackside plantation which lies immediately to the south of the post, appears to relate to two converging Public Bridleways. Neither is visible on the ground. The hill in the background is Ward Law. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
Ward Law Summit The sac marks the top of the 482 metre high Ward Law with the bulk of Shillhope Law in the background. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Ward Law Summit
The sac marks the top of the 482 metre high Ward Law with the bulk of Shillhope Law in the background. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
Summit of Little Ward Law The sac marks the 495 metre high top of Little Ward Law with Windy Gyle in the background. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Summit of Little Ward Law
The sac marks the 495 metre high top of Little Ward Law with Windy Gyle in the background. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
Wardlaw Burn The Wardlaw Burn runs through this deep set valley to eventually merge with the Trows Burn. When this photograph was taken there appeared to be a mere trickle of water flowing downstream. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Wardlaw Burn
The Wardlaw Burn runs through this deep set valley to eventually merge with the Trows Burn. When this photograph was taken there appeared to be a mere trickle of water flowing downstream. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
Scotchman's Ford This ford crosses the infant Wardlaw Burn which rises less than 300 metres away on the upper slopes of Windy Gyle. When this photograph was taken there was very little water flowing over the ford. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Scotchman's Ford
This ford crosses the infant Wardlaw Burn which rises less than 300 metres away on the upper slopes of Windy Gyle. When this photograph was taken there was very little water flowing over the ford. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
Windy Gyle Summit The summit of Windy Gyle, the fourth highest of the Cheviot Hills, is marked by a huge cairn, known as Russell's Cairn, topped with a triangulation pillar. The summit enjoys near 360 degree views, and in this photograph both Hedgehope Hill and the mighty Cheviot are clearly visible in the distance. The Pennine Way passes over the top of this fine hill and is therefore one of the most regularly visited of all the Cheviot Hills. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Windy Gyle Summit
The summit of Windy Gyle, the fourth highest of the Cheviot Hills, is marked by a huge cairn, known as Russell's Cairn, topped with a triangulation pillar. The summit enjoys near 360 degree views, and in this photograph both Hedgehope Hill and the mighty Cheviot are clearly visible in the distance. The Pennine Way passes over the top of this fine hill and is therefore one of the most regularly visited of all the Cheviot Hills. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
Gate between England and Scotland, Windy Gyle The gate leads from Scotland, where the photographer is standing, into England, and lies on the route of the Pennine Way. Ahead lies Windy Rig. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cheviotwalks.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cheviotwalks.co.uk">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>
Gate between England and Scotland, Windy Gyle
The gate leads from Scotland, where the photographer is standing, into England, and lies on the route of the Pennine Way. Ahead lies Windy Rig. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit LinkExternal link
The Pennine Way on Windy Gyle
The Pennine Way on Windy Gyle
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Headless Cleugh is located at Grid Ref: NT8513 (Lat: 55.416439, Lng: -2.2318771)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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