National Park walking routes

Explore our National Park

From the Scottish Borders in the North to Hadrian’s Wall in the South, our National Park offers breathtaking views and landmarks steeped in history. Our walking routes will allow you to take advantage of everything Northumberland has to offer.

Northumberland National Park

In Northumberland National Park, you can enjoy tranquillity in a land of big skies and breathtaking views. From relaxed family ambles to challenging long distance hill and moorland trails, Northumberland National Park boasts over 600 miles of marked footpaths and bridleways for you to explore.

National Park walking routes

Hareshaw Linn Walk

Linhope Spout Walk

The Simonside Hills

Roam like a Roman

Follow in the footsteps of the Border Reivers and drovers to explore fortified towers and castles. March Roman-style across Hadrian’s Wall walking routes, exploring Roman sites dating back 2,000 years or simply stroll around riverside paths. Enjoy some of the most scenic spots as part of a short walk from one roman fort to the next, or why not take on a more challenging route including the Coast to Coast Ravenber Way.

Long walking routes

Pull on your walking trousers, step into your hiking boots and put your best foot forward in Northumberland. Our long walks range from challenging climbs to leisurely pub-hoppers and from seaside coast paths to winding, country routes.

Walking Low Newton to Dunstanburgh Castle

Short walking routes

If you like your walks short and sweet, look no further. We have rounded up some of Northumberland’s easiest, shortest trails where castles, coast, countryside and nature can be admired en-route.

Walking Hadrian's Wall

Follow in the footsteps of Romans with our walking routes, and see the best parts of Hadrian’s Wall. Visit Birdoswald Roman Fort, the top of Steel Rigg and Housesteads Roman Fort for picture perfect countryside views.

Northumberland National Park

Get away from it all in Northumberland National Park, one of England’s most tranquil locations. As the least-populated National Park in the UK, expect to discover peaceful beauty spots, lesser-known walking routes and untouched landscapes.

Stay in the National Park

Staying in Northumberland National Park offers a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of this stunning area. While there may not be as many traditional hotels within the park itself, there are various accommodation options in nearby towns and villages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kielder Self Catering

Kielder Waterside

Luxury lodges on Kielder Water boast panoramic views stretching over the lake and forest. www.kielderwaterside.com- book now!

Guide Price £399.00 Per week

Bellingham Caravan & Camping

The Boe Rigg

Centrally located and a perfect base to explore Northumberland and the coast, camping, restaurant and bar.

Guide Price £8.00 Per Night

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

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

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

Hexham Self Catering

Tarset Tor

Tarset Tor Bunkhouse & Bothy Holidays is self-built and family run, nestling in 5 acres of the scenic National Park.

Bellingham Caravan & Camping

Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site

In the English Borders, this is an ideal base for outdoor life in the stunning Northumberland National Park and for exploring either the East or West coast.

Guide Price £14.00 Per Night

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

Ingram Bed & Breakfast

Ingram House

Ideally situated to enjoy the Dark Skies in the Northumberland National Park, and for a stopover on the Sandstone Way for walkers and cyclists. A warm welcome awaits you at Ingram House.

Guide Price £115.00 Per Night

Bellingham Hotel

Riverdale Hall Hotel

Spacious country hall in large grounds. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, fishing, cricket field and golf course opposite. Award-winning hotel and restaurant.

Guide Price £49.00 Per Night

Wooler Self Catering

Rose Cottage

Old stone cottage with superb views across the Glendale Valley in north Northumberland. Large safe garden with off street parking. Sleeps four in two bedrooms, one with large double bed and one small which is either a single or two twin beds. Well equipped bathroom and kitchen.

Guide Price £602.00 Per week

Wooler Hotel

The Tankerville Arms

The Tankerville Arms is a 17th Century Coaching Inn consisting of a restaurant, hotel, bar and wedding venue located in Wooler, Northumberland.

Wooler Self Catering

Yearle House & Cottages

Luxury and sustainable bed and breakfast with holiday cottages in Northumberland National Park near Wooler, ideal for exploring the area.

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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National Park walking routes

Northumberland National Park

National Park walking routes

Hareshaw Linn Walk

Linhope Spout Walk

The Simonside Hills

Roam like a Roman

Long walking routes

Short walking routes

Walking Hadrian's Wall

Northumberland National Park