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Yeavering Bell
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3.54mi 
+971ft 
-971ft 
2h30
Easy 
Starting point in Kirknewton - Northumberland Take an invigorating half day’s walk to the top of Yeavering Bell – The Hill of the Goats. The walk offers stunning views from the top and if you are lucky you may be able to spot some of the wild Cheviot goats along the way. The hilltop is very exposed to poor weather so please go prepared.
Harthope Valley
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3.59mi
+505ft
-502ft
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Earle - Northumberland A lovely family walk following the Harthope Burn before a moderate climb opens up the area, offering spectacular views to the top of the valley and the Cheviot Hills, as well as to the coast. The Harthope Valley is the starting point for many inspiring walks up onto the Cheviot Hills.
Embleton to Dunstanburgh Castle : A Circular Walk
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5.23mi
+184ft
-184ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Embleton - Northumberland An easy circular walk to Dunstanburgh Castle from Embleton Village via the beach in Embleton Bay and returning on quiet farm roads. This walk has a little more interest than its companion walk from the ever popular Craster.
Hethpool Linn and Yeavering Bell
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6.41mi
+1385ft
-1388ft
4h10
Average
Starting point in Kirknewton - Northumberland A lovely walk to Hethpool Linn waterfall, on the College Burn, then a climb up Yeavering Bell (Hill of the Goats) with a chance to spot some wild Cheviot goats.
Kirknewton Hillfort
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3.38mi
+486ft
-492ft
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Kirknewton - Northumberland A great way to see the spectacular remains of a 2,000-year-old Iron Age hillfort in breathtaking surroundings. A nice moderate walk where you can spot a Cheviot goat or two, then enjoy a pot of tea or pint of beer in Kirknewton having lapped up some significant ancient history.
Hethpool Wild Goat
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2.47mi
+194ft
-197ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Kirknewton - Northumberland A lovely family walk to Hethpool Linn, a dramatic waterfall on the College Burn, returning along St Cuthbert’s Way - we can’t guarantee it, but a good vantage point to see the wild Cheviot goats.
Hethas
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2.52mi
+699ft
-699ft
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Kirknewton - Northumberland Enjoy a short walk to two of the hillforts in the College Valley. The climb up to Great Hetha is well worth the effort for the views into the Cheviots.
College Valley
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4.76mi
+371ft
-390ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Kirknewton - Northumberland A great route that introduces the walker to the tranquil College Valley. Look out for the Wild Cheviot Goats on the hillside near Hethpool Mill.
Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster
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2.9mi
+66ft
-69ft
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Craster - Northumberland A very short and easy amble along the shoreline to the dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle. For these reasons it is very popular.
Reaveley Farm
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2.74mi
+56ft
-56ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Ingram - Northumberland Leisurely walk along quiet valley roads, suitable for less abled users/pushchairs, from Ingram along the River Breamish and past Reaveley Farm.
Cochrane Pike
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4.25mi
+745ft
-725ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Ingram - Northumberland Take an invigorating walk to Cochrane Pike to see some spectacular views. This walk takes you through moorland sheep country surrounded by the sounds of the curlew, oyster catcher, skylark and meadow pipit. You may see buzzard or kestrel, or the recently-arrived red kite in the skies, and the heron in the river valley.
Linhope Spout (Breamish Valley)
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3.2mi
+390ft
-377ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Ingram - Northumberland Take time out to see Linhope Spout, a 60 foot (18m) chute of water, which lands in a plunge pool 6ft (2m) wide and 16ft (5m) deep.
The Shepherds Cairn
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6.1mi
+843ft
-837ft
3h30
Average
Starting point in Alnham - Northumberland The Shepherds Cairn is a memorial to two shepherds who lost their lives in the winter of 1962. They were found just half a mile from their remote home at Ewartly Shank. Because of this event the National Park Voluntary Rangers set up the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team - a volunteer organisation that turns out in all weather to help save lives.
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.
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.
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.
Rothbury Riverside
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1.38mi
+36ft
-33ft
0h40
Easy
Starting point in Rothbury - Northumberland A pleasant stroll alongside the River Coquet and into Rothbury village. Suitable for a variety of users. Due to width/surface restrictions on some parts, the route is not suitable for pushchairs/wheelchairs, although the riverside can be accessed by these users from the village centre. Be aware: parts of the route may flood when the river level is high.
Simonside
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3.27mi
+459ft
-476ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Whitton and Tosson - Northumberland An easy to follow trail in the Simonside Forest, aimed at families, with plenty to look out for and do along the route.
The Simonside Hills
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4.31mi
+686ft
-686ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Whitton and Tosson - Northumberland Enjoy a circular walk up to the summit of Simonside, involving some short, steep gradients. A walk along the Simonside Hills must not be missed. From the top, you have a wonderful 360-degree view encompassing the Cheviot Hills and the North Sea coastline. The area teems with wildlife such as the curlew, red grouse, wild goats, and even red squirrels in the forest below.
Lordenshaw Hill Fort, The Simonside Hills and Burgh Hill
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8.16mi
+1266ft
-1247ft
4h50
Average
Starting point in Whitton and Tosson - Northumberland A circular walk with a lot of interest. From the prehistoric rock art, bronze age burial cairns and iron age hill fort at Lordenshaw, to the lovely scenic walk over the Simonside hills, to the iron age hill fort overlooking Great Tosson through to the tranquil return through the Simonside forest.
Lordenshaws Loop
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2.79mi
+394ft
-387ft
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Whitton and Tosson - Northumberland Enjoy a lovely walk over Lordenshaws hillfort, with great views (on a clear day) over to the Cheviots. Visit out Lordenshaws page for more information about the area.
