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Cairn Hill – The Cheviot Summit loop from Mounthooly Bunk House

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Cairn Hill – The Cheviot Summit loop from Mounthooly Bunk House

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Cairn Hill – The Cheviot Summit loop from Mounthooly Bunk House

05:17

15.3km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.12 km for 1.96 km

Waypoints

Start point

Hostel

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2.59 km

Hen Hole Camping Spot

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You have to walk down into hen hole about 300m from the top, but it’s a more sheltered spot for camping and there’s a stream to fill your water bottles (with a filter)

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4.35 km

Auchope Cairn

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The amazing view from this peak was described by James Logan Mack in 1924 as the most extensive in Britain: from here, apparently the peak of Lochnagar can be seen …

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5.82 km

Cairn Hill

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At 2,549 feet (777 m) high, Cairn Hill boasts spectacular views over the wild and empty landscape of the Cheviots. With Cushat Law and Bloodybush Edge visible in the distance, …

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5.96 km

Scotsman's Cairn

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Certainly a welcome break from the wind after the slog up cairn hill.

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6.11 km

Pennine Way Paved Path to The Cheviot

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These paving stones are part of the Pennine Way path. More importantly is the fact that they are a lifeline in this marshy part of the world and once here …

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7.32 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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7.87 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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10.2 km

Heather Path to The Cheviot

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A gorgeous path through the heather. It's a bit of a slog up the hill to the Cheviot but the purple heather views make it easier.

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14.9 km

Ruins

15.3 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.01 km

5.87 km

2.43 km

Surfaces

8.46 km

3.33 km

2.43 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

14°C

9°C

95 %

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Cairn Hill – The Cheviot Summit loop from Mounthooly Bunk House

Hen Hole Camping Spot

Auchope Cairn

Cairn Hill

Scotsman's Cairn

Pennine Way Paved Path to The Cheviot

The Cheviot Summit

The Cheviot Summit

Heather Path to The Cheviot

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