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Falstone Circular
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2.21mi 
+49ft 
-52ft 
1h05
Easy 
Starting point in Falstone - Northumberland The Falstone Circular Walk is a lovely little ramble around dramatic riverbanks and an old railway line. The old railway line you follow on the walk was once part of the Border Counties Railway which was in use between 1862 and 1958. Imagine steam trains bound north for Riccarton over the Scottish border – an easier journey than by car today.
Greenhaugh and Thorneyburn
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2.6mi
+171ft
-171ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Tarset - Northumberland A lovely walk along the stream of Greenhaugh Burn, along country lanes and through the fields from Greenhaugh, with some great views across the Tarset Valley. During July and August, you will be able to see some of our beautiful hay meadows full of incredible wildflowers.
Hareshaw Linn
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2.89mi
+348ft
-348ft
1h40
Easy
Starting point in Bellingham - Northumberland Hareshaw Linn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), designated for its rare ferns and lichen. More than 300 different types of mosses, liverworts and lichen can be found. The ‘Linn’ is also home to red squirrel, great spotted woodpecker, wood warbler, spotted flycatcher, badger and Daubenton's bat.
Hadrian's Wall from Steel Rigg
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6.95mi
+535ft
-531ft
3h40
Average
Starting point in Henshaw - Northumberland This walk covers a section of Hadrian's Wall. Starting from Steel Rigg, Northumbria National Park, the route includes a visit to Housesteads Fort and the dramatic scenery of Hotbank Crags and Crag Lough. The route along the wall has many ups and downs but does provide you with a chance to walk in the footsteps of the Roman Legions.
Steel Rigg & Hadrian’s Wall
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3.46mi
+203ft
-213ft
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Henshaw - Northumberland A circular walk along one of the most scenic sections of Hadrian’s Wall involves some short, sharp ascents.
Cragend and Crow Crags from Housesteads
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8.56mi
+587ft
-561ft
4h25
Average
Starting point in Bardon Mill - Northumberland This Northumberland walk includes Hadrian's Wall and the Pennine Way. The route crosses some rough ground which can be rather boggy after heavy rain.
Housesteads Roman Fort and Circular Walk
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4.92mi
+299ft
-325ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Bardon Mill - Northumberland An easy circular walk with the option to explore the Roman fort at Housesteads. The walk takes in some of the best preserved sections of the wall with great views over the dramatic landscape.
Peel Crags & Winshield Crags from Vindolanda
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7.97mi
+676ft
-666ft
4h15
Average
Starting point in Bardon Mill - Northumberland This Northumbria walk explores one of the more dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall and also includes Vindolanda Roman Fort. This walk can also be undetaken using the Hadrian's Wall bus service AD122 which runs from April through to September.
Hotbank Crags and Houesteads from Vindolanda
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4.85mi
+669ft
-656ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Bardon Mill - Northumberland The opportunity to visit the remains of two Roman Forts and walk along one of the best sections of Hadrian's Wall are the main features of this walk in the Northumberland National Park. The walking is generally easy and for the most part the walk follows well trodden routes.
Thirlwall Castle
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1.83mi
+266ft
-266ft
1h05
Easy
Starting point in Greenhead - Northumberland Take a stroll to see Thirlwall Castle, a relic of troubled times between the 12th and 15th centuries.
Elsdon Burn
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3.47mi
+259ft
-282ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Elsdon - Northumberland A nice family walk following the Elsdon Burn, before heading over Gallow Hill. Take time to enjoy the views over Elsdon – the historic capital of Redesdale. Enjoy a cuppa or a pint after building up a thirst from seeing the sights of this pretty little place.
Elsdon and the Todholes
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2.69mi
+210ft
-230ft
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Elsdon - Northumberland Enjoy a circular walk suitable for most abilities, with fantastic views over Elsdon on the return leg. Enjoy a cuppa or a pint after building up a thirst and seeing the sights of this scenic Northumberland village. For the adventurous amongst you, why not pair this walk with our Elsdon Burn Walk.
Alwinton and the River Alwin
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4.48mi
+502ft
-482ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Alwinton - Northumberland Alwinton and the River Alwin route is a favourite route with walkers, starting in Alwinton, that used to be one of many trackways in the border hills frequented in times past by cattle drovers, shepherds, pedlars and whiskey smugglers.
The Dodd and Wether Cairn from Alwinton
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9.42mi
+1617ft
-1627ft
5h45
Average
Starting point in Alwinton - Northumberland The hills in the southern part of the Northumberland National Park offer some fine walking. This route starts from the small village of Alwinton and follows paths, tracks and quiet country lanes for the most part. However some sections are pathless and a good sense of direction is necessary. The walk is best avoided if low cloud is covering the hills. Also do be prepared for some boggy areas especially after rain.
Harbottle Castle and the Drake Stone from Alwinton
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5.52mi
+594ft
-600ft
3h05
Easy
Starting point in Alwinton - Northumberland An easy circular walk from Alwinton; taking in the ruins of the castle at Harbottle and then up to the Drake Stone in the Harbottle Hills. Descend to Harbottle Lake and return via the forest path. Great views on a clear day.
Barrowburn
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5.15mi
+663ft
-646ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Alwinton - Northumberland Explore one of the most remote and rugged landscapes in Northumberland with this invigorating half-day family walk offering stunning views.
Windy Gyle from Coquet Valley
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7.21mi
+1263ft
-1250ft
4h25
Average
Starting point in Alwinton - Northumberland Windy Gyle is the key objective for this walk in the deserted hills of Northumbria. Starting in the beautiful Coquet Valley the walk crosses wild moorland and includes a section of the Pennine Way.
