Housedon Hill

Housedon Hill is a mountain summit in Northumberland near the Scottish border, standing at 266 meters high. The peak sits in a landscape of mixed forestry and open ground, with established walking routes leading to the top.

Access to the hill was restricted before 2000, when new legislation opened up parts of the land for public walking. This change allowed visitors to explore the summit using formal pathways that had previously been unavailable.

The hill's classification as both a Marilyn and a Clem reflects traditional British hill-walking categories based on relative height measurements and geographical prominence.

The route typically starts from Housedonhaugh on the southwestern side, where forest trails lead toward the top. Wear proper footwear as the ground can be uneven and muddy, especially during wetter weather.

The summit ranks among England's northernmost mountain peaks, sitting just kilometers from the Scottish border. This location makes it popular with walkers interested in exploring the borderland area between two nations.

Location: Northumberland

Elevation above the sea: 266 m

GPS coordinates: 55.59016,-2.15641

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44