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Discover the Reiver Trails

Ride, Walk, Cycle
Explore the Reiver Trails and uncover Northumberland’s wild beauty and rich history. This network of waymarked routes connects iconic landmarks like Hadrian’s Wall with the remote landscapes of Kielder.

Roam the Reivers

Step into Northumberland’s wild heart with the Reiver Trails — a collection of waymarked routes that link the iconic Hadrian’s Wall with the remote beauty of Kielder. These trails are perfect for anyone seeking history, adventure, and breathtaking scenery.

Whether you’re walking, cycling, or horse riding, there’s a trail for every pace and passion. From gentle loops to epic long-distance challenges, each route offers sweeping views, peaceful forests, and a true sense of escape.

Why Choose Reiver Trails?

  • 10 unique routes ranging from 6 to 57 miles, with more on the way.
  • Designed for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders — with plans for accessible paths.
  • Connects world-famous landmarks like Hadrian’s Wall with hidden valleys and charming villages.
  • Waymarked trails and “Gateway” hubs offering parking, e-bike charging, and visitor facilities.

Find a base

Make the most of your adventure by staying close to the trails. From cosy country inns and welcoming B&Bs to self-catering cottages and luxury lodges, there’s accommodation to suit every style and budget. Many options are located near trail gateways, giving you easy access to walking, cycling, and riding routes right from your doorstep.

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Alnwick Self Catering

Breamish Valley Cottages
Breamish Valley Cottages presents award-winning luxury self-catering holiday cottages near Alnwick in Northumberland, where spectacular comfort and elegance is complemented by a superb indoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, tennis court, games room and gym.
Guide Price £490.00 Per week
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Kielder Self Catering

Kielder Cottage Spa
This lovely converted stone stable dating back to 1848 is an ideal base for a family with walks from the door and an abundance of activities within reach.
Guide Price £699.00 Per week
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Stocksfield Inn

The Duke of Wellington Inn
The Duke of Wellington Inn is nestled in the Tyne Valley village of Newton just off the A69 near Corbridge.
Guide Price £90.00 Per Night
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Alnwick Bed & Breakfast

The Bosk B&B
All of our bed and breakfast rooms are accompanied with flat-screen TVs, seating area and tea and coffee making facilities.
Guide Price £120.00 Per Night
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Hexham Self Catering

Chesters Stables
Nestled in the heart of rural Northumberland, our collection of 7 self-catering Stable Suites, sleeping between 2 and 8 guests, offers the perfect choice for a countryside getaway.
Guide Price £2,572.00 Per week
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Blanchland Hotel

Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland
Set in the midst of the North Pennine Moors, The Lord Crewe Arms is the very epitome of a countryside escape.
Guide Price £119.00 Per Night
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Haltwhistle Bed & Breakfast

Wydon Farm B&B
A National Trust working farm with bed and breakfast accommodation near Haltwhistle and Hexham, in Hadrian's Wall Country.
Guide Price £90.00 Per Night
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Kielder Caravan & Camping

Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Site Kielder
A beautiful small adults-only caravan site perfectly positioned on the edge of Ravenshill Forest.
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Kielder Caravan & Camping

Kielder Waterside Caravan Park
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park is a perfect base to explore Kielder Water & Forest Park. For bookings, please go to bookwhen.com/kielderwatersidecaravanpark.
Guide Price £35.00 Per Night
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Langley-on-Tyne Hotel

Langley Castle Hotel
Fourteenth-century castle restored to a magnificent and luxurious hotel. Thirty minutes from Newcastle and 40 minutes from Newcastle Airport.
Guide Price £82.00 Per Night
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Stamfordham Self Catering

Whittle Dene Reservoir House
Whittle Dene Reservoir House sits in it's own beautiful grounds with a private hot tub, overlooking the water.
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Kielder Inn

The Pheasant Inn
This historic 17thC Inn lies within the Northumberland National Park and close to Kielder and is a family run establishment since 1985.
Guide Price £100.00 Per Night
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Hexham Hotel

Battlesteads
An 18thC Inn, formerly a farmhouse, in the heart of rural Northumberland close to the Roman Wall, Kielder Water and North Tyne Valley.
Guide Price £70.00 Per Night
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Kielder Self Catering

Kielder Waterside
Luxury lodges on Kielder Water boast panoramic views stretching over the lake and forest.
Guide Price £399.00 Per week
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Matfen Hotel

Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate
Set in the beautiful Northumberland countryside, Matfen Hall Country Hotel is the perfect place to escape away from it all and indulge in ultimate luxury.
Guide Price £199.00 Per Night
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Kielder Self Catering

Castle Cottage
A rare gem in the Northumberland National Park, a cottage surrounded by woodland and overlooked by Kielder Castle, the former hunting lodge of the Duke of Northumberland.
Guide Price £800.00 Per week
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Hexham Holiday Home Ownership

Heathergate Holiday Park
Buy a luxury holiday home at Heathergate Boutique Holiday Park in Hexham an award winning, five star retreat.
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Kielder Self Catering

Clear Sky Lodge Park
Create lasting memories in your own holiday home. Beautiful, luxury lodges to rent or buy, nestled in Ravenshill Forest, Kielder, providing the perfect retreat.
Guide Price £203.00 Per week
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Haltwhistle Self Catering

Kellah Farm Cottages
Comfortable cottages on working stock farm where children are encouraged to have hands-on experience. Beautiful walks in Pennine countryside.
Guide Price £420.00 Per week
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Coldstream Self Catering Agency

Crabtree & Crabtree
Crabtree & Crabtree is the undisputed leader in exclusive holiday home rentals in northern England and southern Scotland.
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Greenhead Bed & Breakfast

Hadrian's Holidays
Luxury Lodges near Hadrian's Wall. Your hosts in this idyllic setting, providing you with a holiday to remember.
Guide Price £75.00 Per Night
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Bingfield Self Catering

The Hytte
Close to Hexham and Hadrian's Wall this unique property is fully accessible and provides the ideal country retreat for friends and family "get together's" with the added luxury of a sauna and hot-tub spa.
Guide Price £553.00 Per week
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Bellingham Bed & Breakfast

Brown Rigg Guest Rooms
Six en-suite Guest Rooms in the Northumberland National Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Kielder Forest and Observatory.
Guide Price £55.00 Per Night
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Bellingham Self Catering

Brown Rigg Lodges
Four self-catering lodges, each sleeping six people. Set in the Northumberland National Park and International Gold Tier Dark Sky Park.
Guide Price £637.00 Per week
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Alnwick Self Catering

Ilderton Dod Barns

Dates available between 27 Sept - 1 November.

Guide Price £441.00 Per week
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Haltwhistle Bed & Breakfast

Kellah Farm B&B
Farmhouse breakfasts using locally sourced produce including our own free-range eggs, comfortable accommodation, a warm welcome will be our recipe for a relaxing stay at Kellah Farm.
Guide Price £39.00 Per Night
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Alnwick Self Catering

Cheviot Holiday Cottages
Exceptional selection of bespoke luxury holiday cottages designed for couples, quietly situated in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside.
Guide Price £588.00 Per week
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Hexham Self Catering

Carraw Luxury Holiday Homes
Carraw Farm offers luxury self-catering accommodation in a modern and luxurious spacious property – Vesta View and in the converted barn – Shepherds Retreat.
Guide Price £1,050.00 Per week
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Northumberland Self Catering Agency

Northumbria Coast & Country Cottages Ltd
The largest and longest established local holiday lettings agency with an impressive portfolio of quality holiday cottages in prime locations throughout Northumberland and the Border region.
Guide Price £329.00 Per week
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Alnwick Glamping

Huts in the Hills
5* luxury accommodation offering tranquility, privacy and magnificent bath views, in the stunning Northumberland National Park.
Guide Price £135.00 Per Night
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Trail Highlights

  • The Sill Trail – A circular route around Hadrian’s Wall starting at The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre.
  • Falstone Trail – A tranquil loop through the North Tyne valley with stunning views of Kielder Water.
  • Emblehope Trail – A 57-mile adventure deep into the wild northern reaches of Kielder Forest.

Plan Your Adventure

Download maps and explore detailed route information at:

Reiver Trails

The Sill Trail is the perfect starting point for exploring the Reiver Trails. Stretching just over six miles, it’s a manageable route that’s ideal for both walkers and cyclists.

Head into the very heart of Kielder Forest and discover the story behind its creation. Here you’ll find Lord Robinson’s memorial cairn — a tribute to the man whose vision shaped the forest. Accurately positioned at the centre of this vast 250-square-mile landscape, the cairn sits just off the waymarked route, making it a fascinating stop along your journey.

This route showcases some of the most spectacular views around Bellingham, from the rolling slopes of Dunterley Fell in the north to the sweeping Wark Forest landscapes to the west, with distant vistas stretching towards Hexham in the south.

A fantastic circular route of just over six miles, offering uninterrupted views of the reservoir along the way.

This historic route was the original Reiver Trail, linking Kielder Forest with Newcastleton Forest and bridging England and Scotland. It crosses the border at Bloodybush Toll — an ancient monument along the old drover’s road.

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