The Cheviot from College Valley
Introduction to Walk 2299
Nat Park - Northumberland
County/Area - Northumberland County & Scottish Borders
Author - Paul Gasson
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
Ascent - 2100 feet / 636 metres
Grade - moderate
This Northumberland walk tackles the Cheviot, the highest summit in the National Park. The route chosen needs some pre-planning but offers the most interesting walk to this somewhat secretive mountain.
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL16 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL16 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 74 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Landranger 74 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k.
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone.
Other walks nearby
3.6 miles / 5.7 km away
College Valley, Hethpool, Great Hetha and Elsdon Burn
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km
4.9 miles / 7.9 km away
Black Hag from Kirk Yetholm
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km
7.1 miles / 11.3 km away
Windy Gyle from Coquet Valley
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
8.8 miles / 14.0 km away
An introduction to the Breamish Valley
Grade - easy
Length - 2.0 miles / 3.3 km
9.6 miles / 15.4 km away
A circuit of Doddington Moor
Grade - easy
Length - 3.8 miles / 6.2 km
10.3 miles / 16.5 km away
The Roman Camp at Chew Green
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.8 miles / 9.4 km
10.4 miles / 16.6 km away
The Dodd & Wether Cairn from Alwinton
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km
18.3 miles / 29.2 km away
The Simonside Hills near Rothbury
Grade - easy
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km
19.6 miles / 31.4 km away
Holy Island - Lindisfarne Castle & Emmanuel Head
Grade - easy
Length - 4.4 miles / 7.2 km
19.6 miles / 31.4 km away
A circuit of Holy Island including Lindisfarne Castle
Grade - easy
Length - 4.3 miles / 7 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walking in Northumberland
This guidebook contains detailed route descriptions for 36 day walks in Northumberland including the Cheviot Hills. The terrain varies from wild walks and craggy ascents to gentle riverside strolls. Each route ranges from 4 to 16 miles in length and there is the opportunity to link several walks together to create longer treks.
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