January 5th - Wideopen Hill

Gorgeous sunny day. Restrained myself until three o'clock then headed out with trusty hound over Morebattle Hill, down through Corbett Towers and up St. Cuthberts Way to the top of Wideopen Hill, returning via Gateshaw Farm and Gateshaw Hill. Still feeling pretty knackered on climbs, but able to chug up steadily without having to walk anywhere, although it was touch & go climbing the steep east side of Gateshaw Hill. Used to run Wideopen Hill several times a week when we lived in the village, but seem to have got out of the habit. Shame, as the views across the Cheviots from the top are tremendous. 1:15 running time. First picture shows Wideopen Hill from Morebattle Hill. Second picture looks back over the outward route towards the farm, which is just out of sight behind woodland on the horizon.