The Cheviot Summit – The Cheviot Summit loop from Hawsen Craggs

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The Cheviot Summit – The Cheviot Summit loop from Hawsen Craggs

Hard

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The Cheviot Summit – The Cheviot Summit loop from Hawsen Craggs

01:43

10.8km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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67 m

Hedgehope Hill Car Park

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Loads of places to park before the climb up to Hedgehope hill.

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343 m

Start of the Climb in Northumberland National Park

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This turn off is when you know you are about to attempt a very difficult climb. The surface changes here, rough boulder rock and a steeper climb. I paused here and had something to eat and a drink

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522 m

Path to Scald Hill

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621 m

View of Hedgehope Hill

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Great views all round.

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4.83 km

The Cheviot Summit

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The highest mountain in Northumberland national park. Great views after leaving the summit and heading down.

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5.09 km

Packhorse Stone Path

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As you get closer to the summit there are wide flat stones slabs to ride on. Be careful as they are stepped between each stone, the surfaces can be slippy …

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5.38 km

The Cheviot Summit

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When you reach the 2,674-foot (815 m) high summit of The Cheviot, you are officially at the highest point in the Northumberland National Park. On a clear day, you can …

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9.18 km

Hedgehope Hill

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Looking left you can see Hedgehope Hill, this is one of the taller hills in the Cheviots. It is a daunting sight when knowing Cheviot is higher and you have to climb it

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.42 km

739 m

642 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

1.19 km