National Park 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.

If you like your walks short and sweet, look no further. We have rounded up some of the best short walks in Northumberland, with trails where castles, coast, countryside and nature can all be admired en-route.

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.

Get away from it all in Northumberland National Park, one of England's most tranquil places and the least-populated National Park in the country. Expect peaceful beauty spots, lesser-known walking routes and landscapes that feel genuinely untouched. 2026 marks the Park's 70th anniversary, celebrated with a programme of walks, events and exhibitions across the landscape.