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Walking routes and trails in Northumberland
Go for a walk in our great outdoors

With such a range of walking routes and trails in Northumberland you’re bound to find the right one for you. Whether you want a short circular trail to go sight-seeing with your family or are after a challenge across our rugged moorland the routes in Northumberland will fulfil your requirements.

The list below are links to the walking routes and trails in Northumberland where you can find more information about the route, view photos along the way and even download GPX files for your GPS device.

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Walking events

Join a walking event or festival and explore our beautiful county with others.

Events this month

Introduction to Nordic Walking

Introduction to Nordic Walking

Participatory Event

Dates:

Su 5 Feb

05/02/2012-05/02/2012
Free Family Fun this February

Free Family Fun this February

Participatory Event

Dates:

Free Family Fun the February

11/02/2012-19/02/2012
Water Wizards

Water Wizards

Participatory Event

Dates:

Water Wizards

11/02/2012-19/02/2012
Roman Wall Winter Adventure

Roman Wall Winter Adventure

Participatory Event

Dates:

Roman Winter Adventure Day - 10:00am -15:00pm

12/02/2012-12/02/2012
Guided Walk - Shaftoe Crags

Guided Walk - Shaftoe Crags

Guided Walk

Dates:

2012

12/02/2012-12/02/2012

Events next month

Wallington Woofs

Wallington Woofs

Participatory Event

Dates:

Wallington Woofs, 11am - 4pm

04/03/2012-04/03/2012
Introduction to Nordic Walking

Introduction to Nordic Walking

Participatory Event

Dates:

Su 4 Mar

04/03/2012-04/03/2012
Roman Wall Winter Adventure

Roman Wall Winter Adventure

Participatory Event

Dates:

Roman Winter Adventure Day - 10:00am -15:00pm

11/03/2012-11/03/2012
Guided Walk - Debdon Lake Circular, Cragside and Thrum

Guided Walk - Debdon Lake Circular, Cragside and Thrum

Guided Walk

Dates:

Date of walk

11/03/2012-11/03/2012
Behind the Scenes: Hydro Walk

Behind the Scenes: Hydro Walk

Guided Walk

Dates:

Behind the Scenes: Hydro Walk

17/03/2012-17/03/2012

Search Results

Search Results 17 properties

  1. Northumberland Coast Path

    Type

    Walking Route

    Northumberland Coast AONB

    Add Northumberland Coast Path to your Shortlist

    Location

    Alnwick

    The North Sea Trail incorporates the coasts of all countries touched by the North Sea. Northumberland’s section of this trail is called the Northumberland Coast Path. This is a 64 mile coastal walking route.

    Northumberland Coast Path

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 511333
    Website:
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  2. Footsteps - walking the beauty of Northumberland

    Type

    Walking Route

    The College Burn, busily flows down the valley

    Add Footsteps - walking the beauty of Northumberland to your Shortlist

    Location

    Belford

    Footsteps in Northumberland is a Northumberland walking tour. These walking tours will show you the best walking country in north Northumberland. Find more activities on the official tourist information website for Northumberland.

    Footsteps - walking the beauty of Northumberland

    Telephone:
    +44 07847 506399
    Website:
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  3. Haltwhistle Walks

    Type

    Walking Route

    Northumberland County Council

    Add Haltwhistle Walks to your Shortlist

    Location

    Haltwhistle

    A selection of 22 walks of various lengths and difficulty.

    Haltwhistle Walks

    Telephone:
    +44 01434 321242
    Website:
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  4. Go Active Breaks

    Type

    Activity Centre

    Go Active Breaks

    Add Go Active Breaks to your Shortlist

    Location

    Hexham

    Go Active Breaks is a fun and exciting collection of activities brought to you exclusively from Hoseasons offering a range of year round sporting activities from beginners to keen amateurs, high adrenaline adventure to relaxation therapies!

    Go Active Breaks

    Website:
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  5. St Cuthbert's Way

    Type

    Walking Route

    Gail Johnson

    Add St Cuthbert's Way to your Shortlist

    Location

    Wooler

    St Cuthbert’s Way ranges between Melrose on the Scottish Borders to Holy Island. This 62 mile long distance trail takes you through the towns and villages in Northumberland which had great significance to the life of the saint.

    St Cuthbert's Way

    Telephone:
    +44 01668 282123
    Website:
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  6. Shepherds Walks

    Type

    Walking Tour

    Bamburgh

    Add Shepherds Walks to your Shortlist

    Location

    Kirkwhelpington

    The award winning resource for walking guides for Northumberland, Cumbria and The Scottish Borders. The walks that are available from Shepherds Walks, are quite unique, as they have written them all from a Shepherds perspective.

    Shepherds Walks

    Telephone:
    +44 01830 540453
    Website:
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  7. St Oswald's Way

    Type

    Walking Route

    St Oswald's Way

    Add St Oswald's Way to your Shortlist

    Location

    Alnwick

    St Oswald’s Way is a 97 mile long trail between Holy Island and Heavenfield. The trail is divided up into six sections, making your route easier to plan. Ranging from coastline beauty in the east to rolling hills in the west.

    St Oswald's Way

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 511333
    Website:
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  8. Amble Town Trail

    Type

    Walking Route

    Amble Town Trail

    Location

    Amble

    Explore and discover the history of Amble-by-the-sea, set amid the magnificent surroundings of the Heritage Coast and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

    Amble Town Trail

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 712 313

  9. Pennine Way National Trail

    Type

    Walking Route

    Northumberland National Park

    Add Pennine Way National Trail to your Shortlist

    Location

    Bellingham

    The Pennine Way National Trail stretches 268 miles, taking in several counties as it winds its way west. Northumberland is at the tail of the route, where it guides you through the areas of beauty and tranquillity.

    Pennine Way National Trail

    Telephone:
    +44 01434 220616
    Website:
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  10. Blanchland and the Derwent Valley Walk

    Type

    Walking Route

    Route Map

    Add Blanchland and the Derwent Valley Walk to your Shortlist

    Location

    Blanchland

    You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

    Blanchland and the Derwent Valley Walk

  11. Walking in Kielder Water & Forest Park

    Type

    Walking Route

    Walking in Kielder Water & Forest Park

    Location

    Kielder

    What better way to explore the great outdoors than on foot?

    With over 600 square kilometres of forest and 27 miles of shoreline to choose from, Kielder Water & Forest Park is perfect for walking and hiking holidays or family days out.

    Walking in Kielder Water & Forest Park

    Telephone:
    01434220616
    Website:
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  12. Isaac's Tea Trail

    Type

    Walking Route

    Isaac Holden

    Add Isaac's Tea Trail to your Shortlist

    Location

    Heritage Centre, Allendale

    Follow in the footsteps of one of our most loved Philanthropists. A challenging experience of walking over the North Pennines between Allendale and Alston. A heritage trail that goes back to The Romans and the hey days of North Pennines lead mining.

    Isaac's Tea Trail

    Telephone:
    +44 0191 419 4471
    Website:
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  13. Shepherds Walks Holidays

    Type

    Walking Tour

    Shepherds Walk Holidays

    Add Shepherds Walks Holidays to your Shortlist

    Location

    East Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne

    Shepherds Walks Holidays offer excellent walking holidays, with a focus on quality and personal service, we go that extra mile.

    Shepherds Walks Holidays

    Telephone:
    +44 0191 265 1110
    Website:
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  14. Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail

    Type

    Walking Route

    Northumberland County Council

    Add Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail to your Shortlist

    Location

    Hexham

    Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail stretches between Segedenum Roman Fort at Wallsend on Tyne and Bowness-on-Solway on the west coast of Cumbria. The 84 mile trail will take about 7 days to complete.

    Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail

    Telephone:
    +44 01434 322002
    Website:
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  15. The Inn Way

    Type

    Walking Route

    Inn Way map

    Location

    Rothbury

    94 miles, 6 days, 48 pubs!

    In collaboration with Mark Reid and InnWay Publications, Visit Northumberland is pleased to introduce a new long-distance walk to our existing trails.

    Mark’s Inn Way Northumberland charts a circular route...

    The Inn Way

    Website:
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  16. Lowry Trail

    Type

    Walking Route

    None

    Add Lowry Trail to your Shortlist

    Location

    Dewar's Lane, Berwick Upon Tweed

    L S Lowry (1887 - 1976) visited the town of Berwick many times from the mid-1930's until the summer before he died. The Berwick Lowry Trail identifies the sites of many of his finest paintings and drawings of the town.

    Lowry Trail

  17. KEAP Creative

    Type

    Walking Route

    Keap Creative

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    Location

    Newbiggin By The Sea

    Newbiggin by the Sea Art Trail. Take a leisurely two hour walk around over 40 pieces of public and community art. Leaflets are available from TIC’s or can be downloaded from our website. Guided Art Trail Walks with the KEAP Creative...

    KEAP Creative

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