Coopercleuch Knowe

The walk up Coopercleuch Knowe is short but sharp, climbing through moorland on the edge of Hexham's hinterland. It's a proper little fell rather than a dramatic peak - the kind of place where you can be up and down in under an hour if you're brisk about it. The views across Northumberland unfold as you gain height, and on a clear day you get a real sense of the landscape's scale.

This one suits walkers who want something quick and uncomplicated without the commitment of a longer expedition. The summit itself is modest - no trig point or dramatic rock formations - but the moorland setting feels genuinely remote even though civilisation isn't far away. You'll spot heather and grouse moorland, the working backbone of these hills rather than showpiece scenery.

It's free to access and you can fit it in around other activities without drama. Allow 90 minutes maximum if you're taking photos and lingering. Best visited on one of those crisp autumn mornings when the ground isn't waterlogged - it can get boggy underfoot when wet.

If you're based at Kielder Campsite just up the road, it's an easy morning outing before heading elsewhere. Pair it with a walk around Hexham itself or the riverside paths nearby for a full day. Don't expect Alpine drama, but do expect honest Northumbrian fell walking that doesn't require booking or queuing.