The Cheviot
| The Cheviot | |
|---|---|
The Cheviot in snow | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 815 m (2,674 ft) |
| Prominence | 556 m (1,824 ft) |
| Parent peak | Broad Law |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, County Top, Nuttall |
| Coordinates | 55°28′42″N 2°08′44″W / 55.47823°N 2.14553°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | (Hill) having the quality of a ridge |
| Language of name | Common Brittonic |
| Geography | |
The Cheviot in Northumberland | |
| Location | Cheviot Hills, England |
| OS grid | NT909205 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 74/75 |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Early Devonian |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano (extinct) with pluton |
| Last eruption | +393 MYA |
The Cheviot (/ˈtʃiːviət/) is an extinct volcano and the highest summit in the Cheviot Hills and in the county of Northumberland. Located in the extreme north of England, it is a 1+1⁄4-mile (2-kilometre) walk from the Scottish border and, with a height of 2,674 feet (815 metres) above sea-level, is located on the northernmost few miles of the Pennine Way, before the descent into Kirk Yetholm.
The Cheviot was formed when melting in the crust over 390 million years ago gave rise to volcanic activity, producing a stratovolcano and pluton, and it has subsequently sustained intense erosion. Several watercourses radiate from The Cheviot.