Short distance walks in Northumberland

Admire fishing boats floating lazily on Craster's harbour, let the charcoal scent of L Robson and Sons’ smokehouse tickle your nostrils and wander towards the pocket-sized chunk of the once grand fortress, Dunstanburgh Castle on this short route.

Visit bustling Seahouses harbour, walk one of the most staggering stretches of coastline in the UK, and end it all with a trip to astounding Bamburgh Castle on this short walking route in Northumberland.

Wander along Kielder lakeside way for striking views across the sparkling reservoir and of Kielder Water & Forest Park’s incredible outdoor art and architecture. The route is 26 miles in total, but you can pick a smaller section to explore.

The hillside town of Rothbury, with its bustling high street, winding walking routes and romantic riverbanks, is the perfect place for a short walk. Extremely popular with families, this short route involves an easy stroll along the River Coquet.

Get your heart racing with the short but steep uphill walking route along Hadrian's Wall to Sycamore Gap, the dramatic dip in our National Park landscape with the once most photographed tree in England at its base. Trust us - it’s still worth the climb.

Walk along Hadrian’s Wall to see one of its most dramatic viewpoints. The wall is spectacularly preserved at this site, and the sheer, volcanic rock edge plunges into the landscape along the crags of the Whin Sill, creating a spectacular viewpoint.