The Cheviots

High Knowes

Climb up 395m to bag High Knowes in The Cheviots.

High Knowes

High Knowes is an easy bagging with the added bonus of visiting the Shepherd's Cairn At Ewartly Shank.

From the parking in Alnham just head straight up the Salter's Road permissive towards Ewartly Shank, then head over to High Knowes. You should be able to see the Shepherd's Cairn from the top.

Shepherd's Cairn At Ewartly Shank

It's a 3.5km walk to High Knowes with a steady incline of 251m of climbing.

Follow the route above or find it on OS Maps.

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For more hill bagging starting from Ingram follow our Shepherd's Cairn Via Hartside Hill And Brough Law Walk.

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Where Is High Knowes?

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55.40911, -2.05079
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Where To Park For High Knowes?

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55.392478, -2.016272
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Park just outside of St Michael & All Angels in Alnham.