Bamburgh to Budle Bay walk Bamburgh can be very busy, Budle Bay is not. Budle Bay lies barely a mile and a half to the north of Bamburgh and is a wonderful stretch of sand with views over Ross Sands to Holy Island. Approach the bay with a walk close to the sea and return via the elevated golf course 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 70m Elevation: 70m / 229ft
From Beadnell to Bamburgh The 7 mile walk from Beadnell to Bamburgh covers the best of the Northumberland Coast. Beadnell Bay and the beach approaching Bamburgh from Islestone rocks are beautiful stretches of golden sands backed by grassy dunes. The contrasting villages of Beadnell, Seahouses and Bamburgh add much to the walk. The Walk Start the walk by driving 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 70m Elevation: 70m / 229ft
Dunmoor Hill and Linhope Spout Linhope Spout is a popular shore walk from Hartside. However a much more enjoyable, and admittedly harder option, is to combine Dunmoor Hill and Linhope Spout is one walk of 7 miles. The views from Dunmoor Hill are excellent, dominated by the impressive Hedgehope Hill to the west. The Walk The Breamish Valley, heading west 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
Alnwick to Alnmouth walk The walk from Alnwick to Alnmouth follows the steam railway line, some open countryside before arriving at the coast at Foxton Golf Club. The final mile can either follow the sands or stick to the path through the golf course. A regular bus service will return you to Alnwick. The Walk Many people stay or 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 110m Elevation: 110m / 360ft
Gilsland and Birdoswald Fort on Hadrian’s Wall Birdoswald is one of the best preserved forts on Hadrian’s Wall. It lies on the western edge of the most interesting section of the wall and is best approached from the village of Gilsland. From Gilsland to Birdoswald is only 2 miles so I have extended the walk along the wall with a return via 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
Holy Island & the Pilgrim’s Way Any visit to Holy Island (or Lindisfarne) makes for a fantastic day out. However the day is greatly enhanced by completing a circuit of the island and taking to the memorable 3 mile sands of the Pilgrim’s Way. Pilgrim’s Way is memorable. The walk around the island is interesting and typical of the Northumbrian Coast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
Alwinton & Upper Coquetdale Alwinton provides the base for an exploration of the moors, hills and valleys of Upper Coquetdale. The views are far reaching but I most enjoyed the walk alongside Usway Burn, hemmed in by the steep slopes on either side. The Walk There is nothing I enjoy more than planning a walk through an unexplored landscape. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 510m Elevation: 510m / 1673ft
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
