The Cheviot The Cheviot is the highest mountain in Northumberland (815m). It is part of a high generally featureless plateau, typical of much of the area. The summit has fortunately been partially paved on its upper slopes, a benefit of being on the Pennine Way. The return is via the Harthope Valley or a more arduous crossing 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 880m Elevation: 880m / 2887ft
Warkworth; a castle and a pristine beach The beach at Warkworth is a fine example of the best of Northumberland. The beach is a perfect 2 mile stretch of the purest sand, the return via a good path on an attractive estuary with the walk improved further by a visit to Warkworth Castle. The Walk I have always believed that the best 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 60m Elevation: 60m / 196ft
Humbleton Hill from Wooler The rolling hills near Wooler make for some excellent walking. The tracks are good and the views outstanding. On this walk there is woodland, rivers and easy moorland walking capped off with the sharp climb to the Iron Age fort on Humbleton Hill. The Walk Wooler is usually seen as the kicking off place for 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 400m Elevation: 400m / 1312ft
Walk over the Simonside Hills The walk over the Simonside Hills is one of the most popular in Northumberland. It is easy walking to/from and along the ridge itself, picking your way between the sandstone exposed rocks. You can start the walk from Rothbury or closer to the ridge making it very straightforward. The Walk The Simonside Hills are a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Alnmouth and Boulmer The walk from Alnmouth to Boulmer (and back) is a lovely contrast of wide sands and rocky outcrops, busy and quiet and all capped off with a fine pub. There are three distinctive bays between Alnmouth and Boulmer ringed by golf courses and pretty coastal houses. The Walk Alnmouth is a popular village situated on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
A walk from Rothbury Most visitors to Rothbury either walk along the River Coquet or head for the Simonside Hills. However this walk from Rothbury heads north through the woods to a pleasant area of open moorland capped by the unnamed trig point at Brae Head. The Walk Rothbury is a popular town midway between the coast and the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 220m Elevation: 220m / 721ft
The Best of Hadrian’s Wall The 7.5 mile section from Walltown to Steel Rigg at Twice Brewed is the best of Hadrian’s Wall. There is some serious undulations and it is not easy but there is so much to see; both Roman remains and more general views. Make use of the excellent AD122 bus service for maximum enjoyment. The Walk 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
A short walk at Berwick Cliffs, beaches, a golf course and beautiful views are so easy to do on a short walk from Berwick. The coastal scenery and historical context are the two things which makes the town so important. The walk includes the beach and cliffs of Fisherman’s Haven. The Walk Most visitors to Berwick visit the pleasant town 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
Ross Sands, the Best Beach walk In England Just north of Bamburgh and Budle Bay is the 3 mile sandy beach of Ross Sands. It is accessed from the collection of buildings at Ross and the only public path on the peninsula. Once on the beach turn north and head for its northern point, overlooking Lindisfarne, where there are often seals. The Walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 10m Elevation: 10m / 32ft
The walk to Sycamore Gap The tree at Sycamore Gap was felled in 2023 in an act of vandalism. In the past the tree marked a significant marker for taking the walk along Hadrian’s Wall. Now the short walk to Sycamore Gap from the nearby Twice Brewed makes for a pilgrimage for many. Some people are simply ignorant. There is 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Embleton to Craster Walk The Northumberland Coast has some stunning walks. Many have historical back drops and this is certainly the case on this walk between Embleton and Craster. The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle stand proudly on a coastal outcrop and elevate this walk from excellent to something special. The Walk The beach at Embleton is one of my 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
A walk at Housesteads – the Scots side Housesteads Fort is probably the best preserved and popular of all the forts along Hadrian’s Wall. A fine way to explore beyond the fort is to explore the lands to the north around the beautiful Bromlee Lough (lake). It is quiet and offers an interesting perspective from the Scots side as they advanced on the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 310m Elevation: 310m / 1017ft
