The Cheviots
Richards Mountain Pages
In the far North East of England, and almost merged into the Southern Uplands, you come across
the remote Cheviot Hills. Like the Southern Uplands, these peaks are big grassy mounds with few crags,
but beneath lie volcanic rocks. The highest peak - The Cheviot - lacks drama, but does offer views into
Scotland, out to the coast, and across to its slightly more shapely neighbour - Hedgehope Hill.
To the East of The Cheviots a line of hills with a Western escarpment bars access to the coast. These
are topped by Ros Castle at a lowly 315m. A couple more interesting peaks lies around Rothbury to complete
the set.
The most dramatic scenery lies further East still, along the coast. Here dramatic castles tower over
long stretches of deserted sands, dotted with sea-coal.
Geology
The core of the Cheviots is granite based, surrounding this are various sedimentary rocks
including coal bearing limestone. Coal pebbles can be found along the eastern seaboard nearby. If
you're very lucky you could even find Baltic amber washed up.
Transport
There are trains from Newcastle to Morpeth, Alnmouth, and Berwick. From Morpeth, there is an infrequent
bus to Wooler. From Alnmouth a connecting bus gets you to Alnwick, but thats pretty much it.
Maps
You can buy the maps that cover this region, in association with Ordnance Survey, by using the links below:
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