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Full set of Northumberland Walks

The full set of all 26 walks in Northumberland, with free Zippa Bag. We have so many great walks in Northumberland and this packs contains the best of these, from the short walk right up to the highest peak in Northumberland, The Cheviot. A great set of walks in Northumberland.

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Walk 1 - Whitton Hillhead

This is one of the best medium length walks in Northumberland that starts with a nice gentle climb up to 212 metres (700 ft) at Whitton Hillhead where beautiful views of the Simonside Hills to the south and Thropton the the south can be seen. A superb walk that is not too strenious.

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Walk 2 - Cragside Carriageway Drive

This is a superb example of some of the pleasant walks we have in Northumberland. It gives you beautiful views of Rothbury and the surrounding hills. The walk begins in Rothbury and follows the old carriageway of Cragside Estate, the famous home of Sir William Armstrong.

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Walk 3 - Simonside

From Rothbury you climb up to what I think are some of the most breathtaking views of Northumberland, with the Cheviots away to the North and Fontburn Reservoir to the South. On a clear day the coast can clearly be followed. A superb walk.

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Walk 4 - Fontburn Reservoir

This is a nice gentle walk that involves little climbing but still gives you the satisfaction of more strenuous walks. There are some interesting points on route.

Walk 5 - Lordenshaws Iron Age Hillfort

This is one of the walks in Northumberland that rewards you with some of the nicest views in Northumberland, in my opinion. The ridge between Dove crag and Simonside has some spectacular views on a clear day.

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Walk 6 - Rothbury Town Walk

This is a short town walk around Rothbury. It takes you past points of local interest, and gives you a small amount of history about the town. One of the most interesting short walks in Northumberland.

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Walk 7 - Shaftoe Crags

This lovely walk starts off and finishes at the 100-acre beauty spot of Bolam Lake before visiting and experiencing the stunning views from Shaftoe Crags. We have so many great walks in Northumberland and this really fits into that category. A lovely medium length walk.

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Walk 8 - Undiscovered Coquetdale

This is a spectacular walk that explores some of the little known gems around the Coquetdale Valley. If you only manage to do a small number of walks in Northumberland this one has to be on your list.

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Walk 9 - Hartburn Woodland Walk

This must be one of the little known gems in Northumberland. A short woodland walk following the Hart Burn for a short distance. One of the nicest short walks in Northumberland.

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Walk 10 - Windy Gyle

This is my all time favourite walk in Northumberland. I never get tired of walking Windy Gyle. If you only try one of my walks in Northumberland this is the one.

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Walk 11- Hareshaw Linn

This is one of the best short walks we have in Northumberland, a wonderful woodland walk, which follows the Hareshaw Dene up to The Linn, a 30-ft waterfall. (Linn is the old English for waterfall).

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Walk 12 - Dunstanburgh Castle

This is one of the nicest coastal walks we have in Northumberland. It takes in one of the finest stretches of coast in the country, passing Dunstanburgh Castle and two important sea bird colonies on your way, which provide homes for the seabirds Kittiwake, Fulmar and Shag.

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Walk 13 - Hadrians Wall

This walk takes in the most stunning section along Hadrian's Wall, from Steel Rigg heading East, passing Sycamore Gap and looking down over Crag Lough. If you only do one walk along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland this should be it.

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Walk 14 - Kielder Water

Get away from the crowds at Kielder and discover the North East shore. This walk combines the little walked shoreline that treats you to some spectacular views of the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Kielder has a good profile of walks in Northumberland, but get away from the crowds and do something different.

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Walk 15 - The Cheviot

The Cheviot is the highest point in Northumberland (2,676 feet, 816 metres), so is therefore a must for anybody who walks in the area.

If you only do a small number of walks in Northumberland this has to be on your list.

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Walk 16 - Hexham Town Walk

This is a walk that explores the historic side of Hexham. It starts off with a wonderful stretch following the river Tyne in the splendid setting of the Tyne Green Country Park. A lovely short walk in Hexham, Northumberland.

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Walk 17 - Above Kielder Water

This is a delightful walk that follows the Lewis burn upstream away from Kielder water. It leaves the crowded areas of Kielder well behind as you gradually climb up through the forest to some undiscovered places of tranquillity, with just the trickle of the burn in the background for company. It is a great example of some of the great walks that we have in Northumberland.

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Walk 18 - Harbottle Crags

This lovely walk explores the Harbottle Crags, a nature reserve managed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust. From the summit of the crags you are treated to some spectacular views of the quaint village of Harbottle situated down below. This is my all time favorite medium length walk in Northumberland.

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Walk 19 - Mitford Castle

This delightful short walk discovers an idyllic, yet undiscovered part of Northumberland. This walk encircles the wonderful Mitford Castle, which boasts the only five-sided keep in England. This imposing castle stands high on a rocky ridge with the river Wansbeck skirting around one side. If you want an interesting short walk in Northumberland you will like this one.

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Walk 20 - The Schil

The highlight of the walk is the ascent of The Schil, from where you are treated to some of the most spectacular views in Northumberland. If you are enjoy long remote walks in Northumberland this is perfect.

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Walk 21 - The Cambo Circle

This lovely walk explores some of the varied scenery around Wallington Estate and the picturesque village of Cambo.

A lovely walk through some of the great countryside we have in Northumberland on some little walked footpaths.

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Walk 22 - Broadstruther

The “land of far horizons” is never more apparent than on this walk. Enjoy spectacular views of the Cheviot, Northumberland’s highest peak.

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Walk 23 - The Ingram Horseshoe

This wonderful walk explores some of the lower lying hills to the south of Ingram. These are packed full of Bronze Age burial cairns and settlements dating back to Iron Age and Roman times.

A superb walk in the foothills of the Cheviots which really ranks high as one of the great walks we have in Northumberland.

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Walk 24 - West Dipton Burn

This lovely walks explores the landscape around the West Dipton Burn as you pass through some quite spectacular wooded gorges, with just the burn for company.

Near the end of the walk you pass the famous Dipton Inn. Make the most of it, as we don't have many pub walks in Northumberland.

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Walk 25 - Blanchland Moor

This walk is certainly one of stark contrast, from the lush picturesque scenery around Blanchland to harsh rugged heather clad moorland.A real contrast than the walks you find elsewhere in Northumberland.

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Walk 26 - The Valley of Rothbury

This superb walk explores one of the prettiest areas in the Coquet Valley.

Truly stunning walk, your breath will be taken away.

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Walk 27 - Warkworth

This walk explores Warkworth and the River Coquet as it loops around the town. 

Throughout the walk you keep getting glimpses of the medieval castle towering above and you will pass the castle near the end of the walk.

The walk is good under foot throughout.

Walk 28 - Linear Walk Carriageway

This linear walk starts at Thropton and climbs gradually up ‘Physic Lane’ to and along the Carriageway Drive that is above Rothbury.

Walk 29 - St Cuthberts Cave

This walk takes-in several distinctly different environments along the route including arable and pastoral farmland, coniferous plantation woodland, open moor, the sites of former bell pits and more recent peat extraction, even the remains of a dam that failed dramatically in 1948.  

Walk 30 - Alnwick Pastures

The walk passes across the Alnwick Pastures with great views of Alnwick Castle and the beautiful river Aln.

Walk 31 - Budle Bay

This lovely circular walk takes in one of the finest stretches of the Northumberland coast.

Walk 32 - Carriageway Drive - Above Rothbury

This superb walk explores one of the prettiest areas in the Coquet Valley. 

From here you get great views across the valley to the Simonside Hills.

Walk 33 - Amble and Hauxley

This lovely coastal walk takes in a great section of coastline south of Amble. 

Walk 34 - Happy Valley

This lovely short walk explores one of the most picturesque areas of the Cheviots, Happy Valley.

Walk 35 - Edlingham and Lemmington

A low level walk circular walk that treats you to some great views.

Walk 36 - Edlingham to Alnwick

A great linear walk from Edlingham to Alnwick.

Walk 37 - Shilbottle

This short walk explores the lovely countryside around Shilbottle

Walk 38 - Kirkharle

This walk explores the Kirkharle Estate, with its contrasting landscape. 

Walk 39 - Howick

A lovely circular walk takes in a great section of the Northumberland Coastal Path.

Walk 40 - Druridge Bay

This walk explores Druridge Bay Country Park and follows a great figure of eight walk so ideal for groups of mixed abilities.