51 easy-to-follow circular walks in Northumberland

Fifty-one easy-to-follow hand-crafted circular walks, routes & maps in Northumberland of all grades in Walk Time Order (Shortest to Longest)

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Walk n164 St Cuthbert's Way, Wooler Common and Woodland Park from Wooler

Easy walk to a delightful pool

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.25 miles (5 km)
Ascent:	525ft (160m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n164 St Cuthbert's Way, Wooler Common and Woodland Park from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Waud House - Kenterdale Hill - Wooler Common and Woodland Park - Wooler

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Walk n103 Emmanuel Head on Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

One of the centres of the ancient Christian world

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	180ft (55m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n103 Emmanuel Head on Holy Island (Lindisfarne) pdf

Route Summary:

Holy Island (Lindisfarne) Car Park - The Priory - The St Cuthbert's Way - Lindisfarne Castle - Emannuel Head - Holy Island (Lindisfarne) Car Park

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Walk n123 Blawearie and Tick Law from Old Bewick

An easy walk on the wild side

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	499ft (152m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n123 Blawearie and Tick Law from Old Bewick pdf

Route Summary:

Old Bewick - Hanging Crag - Blawearie - Tick Law - Harehop Kennels - Hill End - Old Bewick

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Walk n138 Lesbury from Alnmouth

Fairly level coastal walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	387ft (118m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n138 Lesbury from Alnmouth pdf

Route Summary:

Alnmouth - Beach - The St Oswald's Way - River Aln - Lesbury - Foxton Hall - Marden Rocks - Alnmouth Golf Club - Alnmouth

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Walk n168 Cullernose Point from Craster

Stunning coastal walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	37ft (113m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n168 Cullernose Point from Craster pdf

Route Summary:

Craster - Black Hole - Cullernose Point - Rambling Kern - Howick Hall - Hips Heugh - Craster Tower - Craster

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Walk n126 Wooler Common and Carey Burn from Careyburn Bridge

Superb gorge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	700ft (213m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n126 Wooler Common and Carey Burn from Careyburn Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Careyburn Bridge - Carey Burn - Switcher Wood - Earlhillhead Farm - Wooler Common - Carey Burn - Careyburn Bridge

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Walk n216 Happy Valley from Careyburn Bridge

Extensive views followed by a river side stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	781ft (238m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n216 Happy Valley from Careyburn Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Careyburn Bridge - Carey Burn - Harthope Burn - Middleton Old Town - North Middleton - Colgate Mill - Colgate Water (Low Level Route) - Happy Valley - Broom Crook Plantation - Grimping Haugh - Skirl Naked - Careyburn Bridge

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Walk n116 Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster

Stunning coast and castle walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	430ft (131m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n116 Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster pdf

Route Summary:

Craster - Cushat Stiel - Queen Margaret's Cove - Dunstanburgh Castle - The St Oswald's Way - Embleton Bay - Dunstan Steads - Dunstan Square Farm - Proctors Spread - Dunstan - Craster Tower - Craster

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Walk n127 Budle Point from Bamburgh

Superb coastal walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	512ft (156m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n127 Budle Point from Bamburgh pdf

Route Summary:

Bamburgh - Bamburgh Castle - The Wynding - Harkess Rocks - Bamburgh Lighthouse - Blackrocks Point - Hare Law - Kittling Hill - Budle Point - Heather Cottages - Kiln Point - Budle - East Hill - Warren Camping and Caravan Park - Drawkiln Hill - Shada Plantation - Gallinheugh Bank - Bamburgh

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Walk n131 Alwindale and Clennell St from Alwinton

Easy walk to fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	735ft (225m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n131 Alwindale and Clennell St from Alwinton pdf

Route Summary:

Alwinton - River Alwin - Alwindale - Kidland Forest - Clennell Street - Alwinton

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Walk n104 Drake Stone from Harbottle

Delightful walk with views and woodland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.75 km)
Ascent:	732ft (223m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n104 Drake Stone from Harbottle pdf

Route Summary:

Harbottle Castle - Drake Stone - West Wood - Harbottle Lake - Angryhaugh - Low Winton - River Coquet - Harbottle - Harbottle Castle

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Walk n181 Dod Law from Doddington Bridge

Fine views of The Cheviot Hills

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	620ft (189m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n181 Dod Law from Doddington Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Doddington Bridge - Quarry Hill - Weetwood Hill - Broomy Knowe - Shepherds House - Dod Law - Doddington Moor - Doddington - Milfield Plain - River Till - Doddington Bridge

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Walk n156 The Milfield Plain and St Cuthbert's Bridge from Wooler

Level field walk across the Milfield Plain

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	240ft (73m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n156 The Milfield Plain and St Cuthbert's Bridge from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - Gallowlaw Gallowlaw Hill - Low Humbleton - Bowchester - The River Glen - Bridge End - Humbleton Burn Milfield Plain - St Cuthbert's Bridge - Turvelaws Farm - Wooler

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Walk n112 Humbleton Hill and Wooler Common and Woodland Park from Wooler

Steep but short climb to superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	985ft (300m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n112 Humbleton Hill and Wooler Common and Woodland Park from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - Gallowlaw Gallowlaw Hill - Humbleton - Humbleton Hill - Brown's Law - Wooler Common And Woodland Park - Wooler

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Walk n115 Target Plantation from Rothbury

A short ascent to extensive views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	1,030ft (314m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n115 Target Plantation from Rothbury pdf

Route Summary:

Rothbury - Blaeberry Hill - Telecommncations Mast - Ship Crag - Brae Head - Target Plantation - Glitteringstone - Rothbury Terrace - Primrose Cottage - Debdon Burn - Debdon Plantation - Tumbleton House - Debden Lake - Tumbleton Lake - Addycombe Farm - Hillside Road - Rothbury

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Walk n141 Ring Chesters from Hethpool

Lovely walk to an ancient hilltop fort

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	1,021ft (311m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n141 Ring Chesters from Hethpool pdf

Route Summary:

Hethpool - The St Cuthbert's Way - White Hill (Hethpool) - East Laddie's Knowe - Laddie's Knowe or Betsy's Cairn - Black Bog (Haddon Hill) - Haddon Hill - Ring Chesters - Elsdonburn Farm - Elsdon Burn - The St Cuthbert's Way - Hethpool

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Walk n159 Ros Castle (Ross Castle) from Hepburn Wood

Good views of Lindisfarne and The Cheviots

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	1,037ft (316m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n159 Ros Castle (Ross Castle) from Hepburn Wood pdf

Route Summary:

Hepburn Wood - Hepburn Crags - Ros Castle (Ross Castle) - Hepburn Moor - Botany Cottage - Quarryhouse Moor - Blawearie - Hepburn Crags - Hepburn Wood

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Walk n183 Budle Bay from Bamburgh

Fine views across Lindisfarne Nature Reserve

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	650ft (198m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n183 Budle Bay from Bamburgh pdf

Route Summary:

Bamburgh - Bamburgh Castle - The Wynding - Harkess Rocks - Bamburgh Lighthouse - Blackrocks Point - Hare Law - Kittling Hill - Budle Point - Heather Cottages - Kiln Point - Budle - Budle Bay - Widehoe Haugh - Spindlestone Heaughs - Ladley Worm's Trough - Drawkiln Hill - Warren Camping and Caravan Park - East Hill - Shada Plantation - Gallinheugh Bank - Bamburgh

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Walk n139 Grey Nag from Gilderdale Bridge

Easy walk on wild quiet moorland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	1,325ft (404m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n139 Grey Nag from Gilderdale Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Gilderdale Bridge - Gilderdale Burn - The Pennine Way - Whitley Castle - Black Hill (Whitley Common) - Grey Nag - Black Hill (Whitley Common) - Whitley Castle - The Pennine Way - Gilderdale Burn - Gilderdale Bridge

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Walk n146 Wooler Common and Happy Valley (Low Level Route) from Wooler

Lovely Happy Valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	1,043ft (318m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n146 Wooler Common and Happy Valley (Low Level Route) from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Waud House - Kenterdale Hill - Wooler Common - Switcher Wood - Earlhillhead Farm - Carey Burn - Careyburn Bridge - Harthope Burn - Colgate Water (Low Level Route) - Skirl Naked - Grimping Haugh - Broom Crook Plantation - Happy Valley - Careyburn Bridge - Colgate Mill - Earle Mill - Wooler Water - Wooler

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Walk n143 Humbleton Hill and The St Cuthbert's Way from Wooler

Steep but short climb to superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	1,214ft (370m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n143 Humbleton Hill and The St Cuthbert's Way from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - Gallowlaw Gallowlaw Hill - Humbleton - Humbleton Hill - Brown's Law - Wooler Common and Woodland Park - The St Cuthbert's Way - Kenterdale Hill - Waud House - Wooler

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Walk n142 Hadrian's Wall from Cawfield Quarry to Steel Rigg

The highest point of Hadrian's Wall

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	1,138ft (347m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n142 Hadrian's Wall from Cawfield Quarry to Steel Rigg pdf

Route Summary:

Cawfield Quarry Car Park - Hadrian's Wall - The Pennine Way - The Hadrian's Wall Path - Cawfield Crags - Thorny Doors - Caw Gap - Bogle Hole - Lodhams Slack - Winshields (Winshield Crags) - Green Slack - Steel Rigg - Hound Hill - Melkridge Common - East Cawfields - Cawfields - Cawfield Quarry Car Park

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Walk n110 The St Cuthbert's Way and Eccles Cairn from Hethpool

Superb Northumberland Views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,165ft (355m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n110 The St Cuthbert's Way and Eccles Cairn from Hethpool pdf

Route Summary:

Hethpool - The St Cuthbert's Way - Elsdon Burn - Elsdonburn Farm - Shank's Sike - Scaldhill Shank - Tom's Knowe - Tuppie's Sike - Eccles Cairn - England / Scotland Border - The Pennine Way - Tuppie's Grave - The Tongue - Maddie's Well - Madam Law - Wideopen Head - Trowup Burn - Trowupburn - College Valley - College Burn - Hethpool

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Walk n122 The South Tyne from Haltwhistle

Gentle farmland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	804ft (245m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n122 The South Tyne from Haltwhistle pdf

Route Summary:

Haltwhistle - Wydon Farm - Wydon Eals Farm - River South Tyne - Featherstone Castle - Lambley Viaduct Nature Trail - Thorneyhole Wood - Featherstone Rowfoot - Park Village - Broomhouse Farm - Haltwhistle

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Walk n136 Long Crags from Thrunton Wood

Good views of the Cheviots

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,250ft (381m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n136 Long Crags from Thrunton Wood pdf

Route Summary:

Thrunton Wood - Callaly Crag - Hard Nab - Long Crag - Coe Crags - Coe Burn - Thrunton Wood

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Walk n152 Dunstan from Craster

Level walk along the Northumberland coast

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	601ft (183m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n152 Dunstan from Craster pdf

Route Summary:

Craster - Dunstanburgh Castle - Dunstan Steads Farm - Dunstan - Craster Tower - Hips Heugh - Howick Hall - Northumberland Coast - Rambling Kern - Cullernose Point - Black Hole - Craster

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Walk n193 Kielder Water from Hawkhope

A delightful walk in forest & by lake shore.

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	945ft (288m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n193 Kielder Water from Hawkhope pdf

Route Summary:

Hawkhope Car Park - Starsley Burn - Falstone Mine - Flastone Forest - Belling Burn - Goodwell Syke - Soney Gap - Plashetts Incline Jetty - Kielder Water - Benny Shanks Jetty - Pot Burn - Cock Soor - Whinny Hill - Belling Burn - The Belling - Bastle - Kielder Water Dam - Hawkhope Car Park

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Walk n158 Ring Chesters, Eccles Cairn and The Border from Hethpool

Superb Northumberland Views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	1,316ft (401m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n158 Ring Chesters, Eccles Cairn and The Border from Hethpool pdf

Route Summary:

Hethpool - The St Cuthbert's Way - White Hill (Hethpool) - East Laddie's Knowe - Laddie's Knowe or Betsy's Cairn - Black Bog (Haddon Hill) - Haddon Hill - Ring Chesters - Sheepfold - Eccles Cairn - England / Scotland Border - Elsdonnurn Farm - Elsdon Burn - The St Cuthbert's Way - Hethpool

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Walk n178 Ceteran Hill and Bewick Moor from Eglingham

Wild moorland walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	988ft (301m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n178 Ceteran Hill and Bewick Moor from Eglingham pdf

Route Summary:

Eglingham - Tarry - Eglingham Moor - Curleheugh - Hare Crag - Ceteran Hill - Ceteran Meadows Moss - Blawearie - Bewick Moor - Tick Law - Harehope Hill - Harehope Farm - Ticket Hill - Eglingham

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Walk n135 Weetwood Moor, Dod Law and Doddington from Wooler

Fine views of The Cheviot Hills

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,093ft (333m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n135 Weetwood Moor, Dod Law and Doddington from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Weetwood Bank - Weetwood Moor - River Till - Weetwood Bridge - Weetwood Hall - Weetwood Hill - Broomy Knowe - Shepherds House - Dod Law - Doddington Moor - Doddington - Milfield Plain - Doddington Bridge - Turvelaws Farm - Wooler

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Walk n100 Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda from Housesteads

The Wall section is surprisingly strenuous

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,460ft (445m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n100 Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda from Housesteads pdf

Route Summary:

Housteads Visitor Centre - Chapel Hill - Housesteads - Vercovicium Fort - The Hadrian's Wall Path - Housesteads Crags - Cuddy's Crag - The Pennine Way - Hotbank Crags - Hotbank - Crag Lough - Highshield Crags - Steel Rigg - Peel Crags - Peel - Once Brewed - Brackies Burn - Smith's Shield - Causeway House - Vindolanda Roman Fort - Chesterholm - Barcombe - East Crindledykes Farm - Green Brae - Little Shield - Deafley Rigg - Housteads Visitor Centre

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Walk n109 Windy Gyle from Rowhope Bridge

Wild walking on the Scotland/England border

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	1,753ft (534m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n109 Windy Gyle from Rowhope Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Rowhope Burn Bridge - River Coquet - Hindside Knowe - The Street - Swineside Law - Black Braes - Windy Rigg Top - Windy Gyle - Trows Burn - Rowhope Burn - Rowhope Burn Bridge

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Walk n101 The Cheviot from Harthope Burn Valley

Up and down Northumberland's biggest

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	2,022ft (616m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n101 The Cheviot from Harthope Burn Valley pdf

Route Summary:

Harthope Burn Valley - Hawsen Burn Parking Area - New Burn - Scald Hill - The Cheviot - Scald Hill - New Burn - Hawsen Burn Parking Area.

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Walk n107 Wooler Common and Happy Valley (High Level Route) from Wooler

Fine views down into Happy Valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	1,257ft (383m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n107 Wooler Common and Happy Valley (High Level Route) from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Waud House - Kenterdale Hill - Wooler Common - Switcher Wood - Earlhillhead Farm - Carey Burn - Careyburn Bridge - Harthope Burn - Colgate Water (High Level Route) - Happy Valley - Middleton Old Town - North Middleton - Colgate Mill - Colgate Water - Earle Mill - Wooler Water - Wooler

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Walk n196 Ring Chesters, Eccles Cairn and Trowupburn from Hethpool

Superb Northumberland views and ancient forts

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,483ft (452m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n196 Ring Chesters, Eccles Cairn and Trowupburn from Hethpool pdf

Route Summary:

Hethpool - The St Cuthbert's Way - White Hill (Hethpool) - East Laddie's Knowe - Laddie's Knowe or Betsy's Cairn - Black Bog (Haddon Hill) - Haddon Hill - Ring Chesters - Sheepfold - Eccles Cairn - England / Scotland Border - The Pennine Way - Tuppie's Grave - The Tongue - Maddie's Well - Madam Law - Wideopen Head - Trowup Burn - Trowupburn - College Valley - College Burn - Hethpool

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Walk n106 Killhope Law and Middlehope Moor from Allenheads

Good views though the terrain can be rough

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	1,378ft (420m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n106 Killhope Law and Middlehope Moor from Allenheads pdf

Route Summary:

Allenheads - Dirt Pots - The Weardale Way - Killhope Law - Stangend Currick - Middlehope Moor - Shorngate Cross - Allenheads

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Walk n130 Simonside from Rothbury

Fine views & a forest walk - a perfect day out

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,450ft (442m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n130 Simonside from Rothbury pdf

Route Summary:

Rothbury - The St Oswald's Way - Whitton - Whittondean Farm - Garleigh Moor - Lordenshaws Car Park - The Beacon - Dove Crag - Old stell Crag - Simonside - Bob Pyle's Studdie - Joe's Wood - Great Tosson - The Old Pumphouse - River Coquet - Anton's Letch - Rothbury

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Walk n170 Weetwood Moor, Dod Law, Doddington and The River Glen from Wooler

Fine views of The Cheviot Hills

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	1,182ft (360m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n170 Weetwood Moor, Dod Law, Doddington and The River Glen from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Weetwood Bank - Weetwood Moor - River Till - Weetwood Bridge - Weetwood Hall - Weetwood Hill - Broomy Knowe - Shepherds House - Dod Law (Doddington Moor) - Doddington Moor - Doddington - River Till - St Cuthbert's Bridge - Milfield Plain - River Glen - Bridge End - Bowchester - Low Humbleton - Gallowlaw Hill - Gallowlaw - Wooler

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Walk n114 Grey Nag and Black Fell (Haresceugh Fell) from Gilderdale Bridge

Wild quiet moorland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	1,628ft (496m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n114 Grey Nag and Black Fell (Haresceugh Fell) from Gilderdale Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Gilderdale Bridge - The Pennine Way - Black Hill (Whitley Common) - Grey Nag - Tom Smith's Stone Top - Tom Smith's Stone - Croglin Water - Haresceugh Fell - Black Fell (Haresceugh Fell) - Woldgill Moss - Gilderdale Burn - Gilderdale Bridge

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Walk n128 Windy Gyle from Wedder Leap, Barrowburn

Wild walking on the Scotland/England border

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	2,009ft (612m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n128 Windy Gyle from Wedder Leap, Barrowburn pdf

Route Summary:

Wedder Leap - River Coquet - Rowhope Burn - Trows Burn - Windy Gyle - The Pennine Way - Hazely Law - Hepden Burn - Clennel St - Middle Hill - Fairhaugh - Barrow Burn - Barrowburn.

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Walk n119 The Cheviot and Cairn Hill from Harthope Burn Velley

Circular walk up Northumberlands highest

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	2,114ft (644m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n119 The Cheviot and Cairn Hill from Harthope Burn Velley pdf

Route Summary:

Harthope Burn Valley - Hawsen Burn Parking Area - New Burn - Scald Hill - The Cheviot - Cairn Hill (Scotsmans Cairn) - Harthope Burn - Hrthope Linn - Langleeford Hope - Cat Loup - Ray Burn - Langleeford Farm - Hawsen Burn Parking Area.

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Walk n204 Commonburn House from Wooler

Fine wild walk in the Cheviot foothills

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.75 miles (17 km)
Ascent:	1,746ft (532m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n204 Commonburn House from Wooler pdf

Route Summary:

Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Waud House - Kenterdale Hill - Wooler Common - Carey Burn - Broadstruthers Burn - Commonburn House - Wackerage Cairn - Tom Tallon's Crag - The St Cuthbert's Way - Gleadscleugh - Akeld Burn - Humbleton - Gallowlaw - Wooler

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Walk n145 Shill Moor and Breamish Valley from Alnham

Easy walking on ancient trackways

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	2,244ft (684m)
Time:	6 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n145 Shill Moor and Breamish Valley from Alnham pdf

Route Summary:

Alnham - Salter's Road - Northfieldhead - White Gate - High Knowes - Ewartly Shank - Shank Burn - Little Dod - Shill Moor - Breamish Valley - Meggrim's Knowe - Alnhammoor Farm - Rowhope Burn - Leafield Edge - Deb Cleugh - Northfieldhead - Alnham

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Walk n111 The Cheviot and Cold Law from Harthope Burn Valley

Fabulous views of the Northumberland coast

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:	2,614ft (797m)
Time:	6½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n111 The Cheviot and Cold Law from Harthope Burn Valley pdf

Route Summary:

Harthope Burn Valley - Cold Law - Broadhope Hill - Scald Hill - The Cheviot - The Pennine Way - Harthope Burn - Langleeford Hope - Langleeford - Harthope Burn Valley

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Walk n151 Killhope Law and Carrshield Moor from Allenheads

Rough terrain and wild moorland

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.75 miles (20.5 km)
Ascent:	1,759ft (536m)
Time:	6½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n151 Killhope Law and Carrshield Moor from Allenheads pdf

Route Summary:

Allenheads - Dirt Pots - The Weardale Way - Killhope Law - Shivery Hill - Carshield Moor - Scum Hill - Hartley Moor - Nan Davison's Cleugh - Philipson's Fold - Knockshield Moor - Black Way (Track) - Swinhope Shield - High Knock Shield - Knock Shield - Knockburn Farm - River East Allen - Low Sipton Shield - Sipton Terrace - Teedham Green - Corn Mill - Low Huntwell - Dirt Pots - Allenheads

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Walk n132 The Cheviot, Comb Fell and Hedgehope Hill from Harthope Burn Valley

Fabulous high level walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	2,800ft (853m)
Time:	6½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n132 The Cheviot, Comb Fell and Hedgehope Hill from Harthope Burn Valley pdf

Route Summary:

Harthope Burn Valley - Hawsen Burn Parking Area - New Burn - Scald Hill - The Cheviot - Cairn Hill (Scotsmans Cairn) - Harthope Burn - Comb Fell - Hedgehope Hill - Long Crags - Housey Crags - Hawsen Burn Parking Area.

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Walk n157 Swineside Law and Windy Gyle from Wedder Leap, Barrowburn

Wild walking on the Scotland/England border

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:	2,311ft (704m)
Time:	6½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n157 Swineside Law and Windy Gyle from Wedder Leap, Barrowburn pdf

Route Summary:

Wedder Leap - River Coquest - Rowhope Burn - Hindside Knowe - The Street - Swineside Law - Black Braes - Windy Rigg Top - Windy Gyle - Hazely Law - Usway Burn - Middle Hill - Fairhaugh - Barrow Burn - Barrowburn.

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Walk n172 Usway Burn and Clennel St from Alwinton

Isolated valley walking with gentle climbs

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.5 miles (21.5 km)
Ascent:	2,504ft (763m)
Time:	7½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n172 Usway Burn and Clennel St from Alwinton pdf

Route Summary:

Alwinton - Hosedon Burn - The Creel - Clennelstreet Farm - Clennell Street (Track) - Cross Dyke - Uplaw Knowe - Hare Sheds - Wholehope - Wholehope Knowe - Saughy Hill - Nettlehope Hill - Usway Burn - The Middle - Middle Hill - Fairhaugh - Hoseden Law - The Castles - Batailshiel Haugh - Shillmoor - The Knocks - Pass Peth - Alwinton

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Walk n200 The Schil from Hethpool

Superb High Level Northumberland Mountain Walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:	2,665ft (812m)
Time:	7.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n200 The Schil from Hethpool pdf

Route Summary:

Hethpool - The St Cuthbert's Way - Elsdon Burn - Elsdonburn Farm - Shank's Sike - Scaldhill Shank - Tom's Knowe - Tuppie's Sike - Eccles Cairn - England / Scotland Border - The Pennine Way - White Law - Steel Rig - Black Hag (Hethpool) - The Schil - Birnie Brae - Red Cribs - Mounthooly - Fleehope - Whitehall - College Valley - Hethpool

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Walk n167 The Cheviot from Hethpool

Testing Northumberland High Level Route

Vital Statistics:

Length:	16.5 miles (26.5 km)
Ascent:	3,144ft (958m)
Time:	9.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n167 The Cheviot from Hethpool pdf

Route Summary:

Hethpool - College Valley - Whitehall - Fleehope - Mounthooly - Birnie Brae - The Pennine Way - Red Cribs - Auchope Cairn - Cairn Hill - The Cheviot - Scald Hill - Goldcleugh - Lambden Burn - Dunsdale - Coldburn - Southernknowe - Whitehall - Hethpool

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Walk n140 Cushat Law and Bloodybush Edge from Alwinton

Long but rewarding walk to fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	17 miles (27 km)
Ascent:	3,463ft (1,055m)
Time:	9½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk n140 Cushat Law and Bloodybush Edge from Alwinton pdf

Route Summary:

Alwinton - River Alwin - Alwindale - Kidland Forest - Yoke Burn - Cushat Law - Bloodybush Edge - Uswayford Farm - Usway Burn - Nettlehope Hill - Flesh Shank - Wholehope - Clennell Street - Howedon Burn - Alwinton

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