Routes up
Newton Tors routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from HethpoolModerate
The standard route to Newton Tors starts from Hethpool, it follows a well-defined path through the College Valley and offers scenic views of the surrounding hills.
Alternative Route via Yeavering BellHiking · 12km · 450 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from HethpoolModerate
This alternative route takes you over Yeavering Bell before reaching Newton Tors, offering a more challenging hike with additional elevation gain.
Direct Ascent from Southern ApproachHiking · 8km · 350 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from College ValleyModerate
A direct ascent from the southern approach in College Valley, this route is shorter but steeper than the standard route.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Newton Tors today?
Newton Tors today (updated 15:13, 28 Oct): up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 90% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Newton Tors weather today
Overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 90% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Newton Tors weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Newton Tors weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Newton Tors summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Poor | 10°/5° | -1° | 45/56 | 90% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 11°/7° | 4° | 19/24 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 11°/1° | -1° | 27/34 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 10°/0° | -3° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Sun 1Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 12/15 | 29% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 8°/-3° | -6° | 11/13 | 8% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 8% |
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Newton Tors 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 7°/5° | 2° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 10/16 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 10/15 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 13/20 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 8°/0° | -3° | 14/18 | 15% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Marginal | 11°/7° | 4° | 34/42 | 22% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 12°/5° | 2° | 50/63 | 21% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Newton Tors each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 537m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Newton Tors each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:05, sunset 16:38
9h 33m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:43.
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About Newton Tors
Newton Tors is 537 m (1,762 ft) high with 130 m of prominence. It is in Northumberland, England. OS grid reference NT908269. It is the 10th highest of the 26 summits Peakify lists in Northumberland. The nearest summits are Hare Law (0.7 km), Great Hetha (2.3 km) and Preston Hill (3.5 km).
How high is Newton Tors?
Newton Tors is 537 metres high with 130 metres of prominence.
Where is Newton Tors?
Newton Tors is listed in Northumberland, England.
Are there routes for Newton Tors?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Newton Tors, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Newton Tors today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Newton Tors tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Newton Tors this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Newton Tors?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
