| Alnwick |
11 |
 |
Medieval market town with cobbled streets and fine stone buildings
which now house a variety of specialist shops and family businesses. |
| Bamburgh & Preston Peel Tower |
23 |
|
Coastal village dominated by a magnificent castle overlooking the
sea, with stunning views of the Farne Islands, Holy Island and the
Cheviots. |
| Breamish River & Brandon |
1 |
  |
Pleasant short walk or cycle ride. The route is flat but there are
lots of interesting things to see and do on the way. |
| Brough Law |
2 |
|
An easy, if steep, walk close to the cottage. |
| Cheviot |
|
|
A strenuous walk for seasoned hill climbers. Best to drive up the
stunning and isolated College Valley for the best approach. [under
construction] |
| Chillingham |
8 |
|
Hamlet in the heart of the countryside, famous for its castle and
its unique herd of Wild White Cattle, the only surviving examples
of a breed common in medieval times. |
| Dunstanburgh Castle &
Craster |
18 |
|
Romantic ruins of an extensive 14th century castle situated on high
cliffs near the picturesque fishing village of Craster. |
| East Hill |
½ |
|
A perfect first trip out from the cottage, walk up the lane and
there is a big hill waiting to be climbed! |
| Eglingham |
4½ |
|
Village with a nice pub and a church. The route to Eglingham (pronounced
Egling-jum) makes a good cycle ride, with just one steep hill
on the way. |
| Ford & Etal |
19 |
|
Twin 19th century planned villages with an impressive range of attractions
including a narrow gauge steam railway and water-driven mill. |
| Glanton |
2½ |
|
Uphill cycle ride rewarded by great views towards Whittingham and
the Simonside Hills. |
| Happy Valley |
7 |
|
A popular local beauty spot, Happy Valley is particularly pretty
in spring when the wood is carpetted with bluebells and other wild
flowers. |
| Hedgehope |
|
|
The second highest peak in the Cheviots, and a nice day's walk from
Hartside, high in the Breamish Valley. [under construction] |
| Holy Island |
32 |
|
Beautiful island community on the coast, also known as Lindisfarne.
With its castle, abbey, pub, shops, nature reserve and sandy beaches
it is well worth a visit. |
| Ingram |
2½ |
|
Tiny hamlet in the Breamish Valley with a newly refurbished Visitor
Centre and a pretty church. A gentle outing with little climbing and
great for children. |
| Linhope Spout |
|
|
Stunning waterfall at the foot of hedgehope Hill, high in the Breamish
Valley. Great picnic spot, to drive, cycle or walk to. [under construction] |
| Newton-by-the-Sea |
17 |
|
Small 18th century fishing village consisting of cream-washed cottages
set around a green and looking out to sea across the beach of Newton
Haven. |
| Powburn |
1 |
|
Powburn is a short walk from Branton along a footpath through fields
with great views of Titlington Pike, Glanton Hill and Pike. |
| Seahouses & the Farne Islands |
22 |
|
Colourful, lively seaside resort and fishing harbour. Boat trips
to see the bird and seal colonies on the Farne Islands are available
throughout the summer. |
| Thrunton Wood & Castle Hill |
5 |
|
Great for dog walks if your dog likes to chase sheep, as there is
no livestock.Also a delight for children to explore the huge scramble
of big trees, to climb and hide in, at the top of Castle Hill. Beautiful
in Autumn. [under construction] |
| Warkworth & Alnmouth |
18 |
|
Stunning Villages well worth a visit, situated on the fantastic
Northumberland Coastal route. |
| Whittingham |
4 |
|
Pretty village, subject of the original song 'Are you going to Whittingham
fair?' (latterly Scarborough fair). [under construction] |
| Yeavering Bell |
10 |
|
Bronze age hill fort walk, north of Wooler [under construction] |
