The Cheviot Hills

Range Of Mountains, Range Of Hills in Northumberland

England

The Cheviot Hills

Public Bridleway near Uswayford This public bridleway leads to the remote farm of Uswayford, seen in the distance. It is the farms only means of access to the single track valley road at Slymefoot and the outside world. 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 Uswayford Credit: Geoff Holland

The Cheviot Hills, located in the county of Northumberland, England, form a range of mountains and hills that stretch across the border between England and Scotland. The hills are part of the larger Cheviot Hills range, which covers an area of approximately 1,000 square kilometers.

The Cheviot Hills are characterized by their rugged and picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills, steep slopes, and deep valleys. The highest peak in the range is The Cheviot, which stands at an elevation of 815 meters (2,674 feet) and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The hills are predominantly composed of volcanic and sedimentary rocks, which have been shaped by glacial activity over millions of years. As a result, the landscape is dotted with various geological features, including crags, tors, and basalt columns.

The Cheviot Hills are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with moorland vegetation covering much of the area. Heather, grasses, and wildflowers can be found throughout the hills, providing a colorful spectacle during the summer months. The hills are also a haven for wildlife, with red and roe deer, otters, and various bird species, including peregrine falcons and golden eagles, being commonly spotted.

The Cheviot Hills have long been popular among outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of recreational activities such as hiking, hill walking, and birdwatching. Several well-marked trails crisscross the hills, providing opportunities to explore the stunning landscapes and discover the rich history and heritage of the area.

Overall, the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland are a captivating and diverse range of mountains and hills, offering both natural beauty and recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy.

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The Cheviot Hills Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.436921/-2.1760653 or Grid Reference NT8815. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Public Bridleway near Uswayford

This public bridleway leads to the remote farm of Uswayford, seen in the distance. It is the farms only means of access to the single track valley road at Slymefoot and the outside world. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

The Usway Burn

Taken just after fording the Clay Burn, this photograph shows the Usway Burn not long after it has tumbled down Davidson's Linn, some 800 metres upstream. Whilst the current Ordnance Survey map of the area shows a footbridge (FB) across the Clay Burn at this point, there is in fact no bridge here, nor has there ever been one. However, the 1866 First edition of the Ordnance Survey Six-Inch map does show a footbridge a few hundred metres upstream on the Clay Burn. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

Restricted Byway near Davidson's Linn

This track, which was formalised a few years ago, follows more or less the course of the ancient cross-border track known as Salter's Road and is a restricted byway. In the distance, in a clearing in the forest, lies Davidson's Linn, one of the finest waterfalls in Northumberland. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

Marker Post, Uswayford Forest

This is one of a handful of such posts along this stretch of the restricted byway known as Salter's Road. The Clay Burn flows through the valley to the left of the photograph. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

Buttroads Sike in the Uswayford plantation

Autumn approaching in this dense plantation. There are breaks where there is a stream though, known locally as sikes. Buttroads was one of the minor droving routes crossing the border ridge and dropping onto Randy's Gap on the Scottish side.

Steve Revell

Forest Track in Uswayford plantation

Looking North East towards the Cheviot massif (in the background) from the forest track between Buttraods Sike and Murder Cleugh. Note the amount of self seeded spruce on the track side.

Steve Revell

Davidson's Burn in the Uswayford Plantation

Davidson's Burn in a corridor of bracken, heather and extremely hummocky grass as it passes through the upper reaches of the Uswayford Plantation. Had hoped there may be a faint path down stream but no sign. 450m above sea level, this plantation creeps up almost to the border ridge.

Steve Revell

Randy's Gap nr Kingseat

Looking up to the Border Ridge to the fork in Randy's Gap, a steep sided twin gully of highly altered rocks affected by the Kingseat volcanic mineralisation.

Steve Revell

The Pennine Way near Outer Cock Law

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Randy's Gap

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near King's Seat

Dave Kelly

Above Redscar Sike

Redscar Sike joins the Ainsey Burn to flow into the River Breamish

Michael Graham

Salter's Road

An ancient trade route

Michael Graham

The Salter`s Road through the Uswayford Forest

This forest track also doubles as The Salter`s Road which, in the centre of the photograph, turns right and heads downhill to Davidson`s Linn. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

Valley of the Usway Burn

The gate and fence mark the boundary of the Uswayford Forest as the thin path descends towards the junction of the Clay (just out of sight) and Usway Burns. The building in the background belongs to the farm at Uswayford and the hill behind is Yarnspath Law. This is a similar view to the one at Link but taken at a different time of year. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

Boundary fence on Hen Hill

This fence climbs the north western slopes of Hen Hill towards the upper slopes of Bloodybush Edge and separates the Uswayford Forest from the rough grasslands of Hen Hill. The Clay Burn flows through the narrow valley below. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

Boundary fence on Bloodybush Edge

This fence climbs the north western slopes of Hen Hill and the upper slopes of Bloodybush Edge and separates the Uswayford Forest from the rough grasslands to the south west. A section of this fence lower down on Hen Hill can be seen at Link. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

Waterfall on the Clay Burn

This photograph was taken from above the narrow map-marked waterfall as the Clay Burn tumbles to a fine plunge pool below. At this point the burn and the well-concealed pool are difficult to access. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link

Geoff Holland

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The Cheviot Hills is located at Grid Ref: NT8815 (Lat: 55.436921, Lng: -2.1760653)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria