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The experiences we have and the memories we make in Northumberland National Park can last a lifetime. Let’s care for our unique and special surroundings today, so that future generations can continue to enjoy them for years to come.

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  • Brough Law Hillfort and the Breamish Valley
    Brough Law Hillfort and the Breamish Valley
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Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Steel Rigg & Crag Lough
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 5.6 km
Duration 1:28 h
Ascent 35 m
Descent 34 m

A fantastic walk along the most scenic section of Hadrian’s Wall including Steel Rigg, Crag Lough and the famous Sycamore Gap.

4.7
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Vindolanda & Hadrian's Wall
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 161 m
Descent 161 m

A walk along the most scenic part of Hadrian's Wall.

4.6
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Falstone Circular Walk
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 0:53 h
Ascent 21 m
Descent 22 m

The Falstone Circular Walk is a lovely little ramble around dramatic riverbanks and an old railway line.

5
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
RAF100 Hethpool to The Curr
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 18.9 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 586 m
Descent 586 m

This walk encompasses three crash sites as well as passing the RAF memorial to the airmen who lost their lives in the Cheviot Hills during the ...

5
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Cawfields Quarry Circular
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 68 m
Descent 67 m

A walk over rolling country including a stretch of Hadrian's Wall.

4.5
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Winshields Crags and Cawfields
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 254 m
Descent 254 m

A walk along some of the best preserved sections of Hadrian’s Wall, the path does goes up and down quite a bit, stunning views along the way.

4.2
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Sycamore Gap Walk
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 3.4 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 42 m

Enjoy a short but dramatic walk along one of the most striking stretches of Hadrian’s Wall.

5
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
The Shepherds Cairn Walk
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 259 m
Descent 259 m

The Shepherds Cairn is a memorial to two shepherds who lost their lives in the winter of 1962. They were found just half a mile from their remote ...

4.4
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
The Drake Stone & Harbottle
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 6.8 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 172 m
Descent 173 m

A lovely walk up to the ancient Drake Stone, a mythical place from where there are stunning views over the surrounding countryside and over to the ...

4.7
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Hareshaw Linn Walk
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 4.7 km
Duration 1:16 h
Ascent 106 m
Descent 106 m

A wonderful walk towards a spectacular waterfall with rare plant life and wildlife on the way.

4.7
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Lordenshaws Loop
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 4.5 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 128 m
Descent 128 m

A lovely walk over Lordenshaws hillfort, with great views (on a clear day) over to the Cheviot’s

4.8
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · North East England
Three Forts Foray
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 323 m
Descent 323 m

Enjoy a walk around several of the hillforts in the College Valley.

4.8
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Yeavering Bell
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 280 m
Descent 280 m

Invigorating half day's walk to the top of Yeavering Bell - Hill of the Goats.

4.1
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Hethpool Wild Goat Walk
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 4 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 71 m
Descent 63 m

A lovely family walk to Hethpool Linn, a dramatic waterfall on the College Burn, returning along St Cuthbert’s Way.

4.6
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Hethas Hike
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 212 m
Descent 213 m

Enjoy a short walk to two of the hillforts in the College Valley. The climb up Great Hetha is well worth the effort, on a clear day, for the views ...

5
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Hethpool Linn & Yeavering Bell
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 10.3 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 381 m
Descent 381 m

A lovely walk to Hethpool Linn waterfall, on the College Burn, then a climb up Yeavering Bell (Hill of the Goats) with a chance to spot some wild ...

4.4
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
RAF100 Dunsdale to West Hill
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 515 m
Descent 516 m

4.7
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Greenhaugh and Thorneyburn
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 4.2 km
Duration 1:05 h
Ascent 49 m
Descent 49 m

A walk along country lanes and through the fields, with some great views across the Tarset Valley. Please keep dogs on a lead.

3
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Simonside Family Walk
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 148 m
Descent 149 m

An easy to follow trail in the Simonside Forest, aimed at families, with plenty to look out for and do along the route. 

4.2
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
College Valley
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 355 m
Descent 109 m

A route that introduces the walker to the tranquil College Valley. Look out for the Wild Cheviot Goats on the hillside near Hethpool Mill.

4.7
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Breamish Valley Hillfort Trail - short route
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 4 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 148 m
Descent 148 m

A walk to Brough Law Hillfort, Turf Knowe Burial Cairn and Ingram Hill Hillfort.

4.3
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Reaveley Farm Family Stroll
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 19 m
Descent 22 m

Leisurely walk along quiet valley roads,suitable for less abled users/pushchairs.

4.9
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Humbleton Hillfort
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 8.3 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 256 m
Descent 256 m

Enjoy a half day walk from Wooler up to the top of Humbleton Hill, through more than 2000 years of history.

4.8
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Elsdon Burn Walk
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 100 m
Descent 89 m

Enjoy a lovely family walk following the Elsdon Burn, before heading over Gallow Hill. Take time to enjoy the views over Elsdon – the historic ...

4.3
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Ring Chesters Round
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 305 m
Descent 305 m

Our Ring Chesters Round walk visits the stunning hillfort of Ring Chesters, in the College Valley.

4.9
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Thirlwall Castle fr. Greenhead
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 3 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 82 m
Descent 82 m

Take a stroll to see Thirlwall Castle, a relic of troubled times between the 12th and 15th centuries.

3.1
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
The Simonside Hills
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 6.9 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 217 m
Descent 218 m

Enjoy a rewarding circular walk to the summit of Simonside, taking in some short, steep gradients along the way. A walk across the Simonside Hills ...

5
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Cochrane Pike Walk
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 6.8 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 246 m
Descent 245 m

This walk takes you through moorland sheep country surrounded by the sounds of the curlew, oystercatcher, skylark and meadow pipit.

No ratings (yet)
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Greenlee Lough Circular Walk
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.1 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 52 m

The walk to Greenlee Lough takes you through a mosaic of habitats, which can look very different depending on the time of year, The birdlife and ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Barrowburn Family Walk
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 251 m
Descent 252 m

An invigorating half-day family walk in Barrowburn with stunning views

No ratings (yet)
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Drake Stone Linear
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 2.9 km
Duration 0:55 h
Ascent 133 m
Descent 133 m

A lovely walk up to the ancient Drake Stone, a mythical place from where there are stunning views over the surrounding countryside and over to the ...

No ratings (yet)
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Linhope Spout - Short
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 2 km
Duration 0:35 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 15 m

A spectacular waterfall, great for family picnics

4
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Kirknewton Hillfort Trail
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 198 m
Descent 198 m

A great way to see the spectacular remains of a 2,000-year-old Iron Age hillfort in breathtaking surroundings.

No ratings (yet)
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · North East England
Barrowburn Easy Walk
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 1.4 km
Duration 0:23 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 24 m

An easy circular walk suitable for most abilities. Best walked in June and July when the hay meadows around Barrowburn come into bloom.

No ratings (yet)
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Copper Snout and Clennell Street
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 392 m
Descent 392 m

This walk takes you into the hills beyond Alwinton and returns along the old drove road of Clennell Street.

No ratings (yet)
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · North East England
Rothbury Riverside Walk
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 0:35 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 9 m

A pleasant stroll alongside the River Coquet into Rothbury village. Suitable for a variety of users, including pushchairs and wheelchairs.

2.5
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
Breamish Valley Hillfort Trail
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 251 m
Descent 250 m

Step back in time on this rewarding hill walk, where you’ll visit five ancient hillforts set high in the Northumberland landscape.

No ratings (yet)
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · Northumberland National Park
The Harthope Valley
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 157 m
Descent 157 m

A lovely family walk in the Harthope Valley.

4.7
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Hiking Trail · North East England
Alwinton & River Alwin Walk
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 1:59 h
Ascent 145 m
Descent 145 m

A circular walk on part of Clennell Street, an ancient drove road. The return route is along the River Alwin.

4.5
from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority
Art · North East England
Falstone Circular Walk (The Stell)
Map / Falstone Circular Walk (The Stell)
North East England
No ratings (yet)

Imagine you are walking along a riverside path.

from Andrew Mitchell,   Northumberland National Park Authority

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