Longhoughton walks

Holwick and Cullernose Point from Craster ( Download : PDF )

4.31mi +79ft -105ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Craster - Northumberland

A leisurely Northumberland walk that offers the chace to visit Holwick Hall (NT) and also explores a section of the North Sea Coast. The route follows a section of the Northumberland Coast Path.

Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster ( Download : PDF )

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.

Embleton to Dunstanburgh Castle : A Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

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.

Cochrane Pike ( Download : PDF )

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.

Reaveley Farm ( Download : PDF )

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.

Rothbury Riverside ( Download : PDF )

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.

The Shepherds Cairn ( Download : PDF )

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.

Lordenshaw Hill Fort, The Simonside Hills and Burgh Hill ( Download : PDF )

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 ( Download : PDF )

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.

Simonside ( Download : PDF )

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 ( Download : PDF )

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.

Linhope Spout (Breamish Valley) ( Download : PDF )

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.

Harthope Valley ( Download : PDF )

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.

A circuit of Holy Island including Lindisfarne Castle ( Download : PDF )

4.34mi +30ft -30ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Holy Island - England

This Northumberland walk makes an anti-clockwise circuit of Holy Island. The route includes Lindisfarne Castle and some wild coastal walking. The island cannot be reached at high tide so careful advance planning is necessary to complete the walk.

A circuit of Doddington Moor ( Download : PDF )

3.74mi +387ft -384ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Doddington - Northumberland

A short Northumberland walk that offers some great views south to the Cheviot Hills. Doddington Moor is home to a stone circle and many ancient cup and ring markings on stones spread across the area.