National Park walking routes

Explore our National Park

From the Scottish Borders in the North to Hadrian’s Wall in the South, our National Park offers breathtaking views and landmarks steeped in history. Our walking routes will allow you to take advantage of everything Northumberland has to offer.

Please read - Sycamore Gap

Northumberland National Park Authority can confirm that sadly, the famous tree at Sycamore Gap has come down over night on Thursday 28th September.

Northumberland National Park Authority would like to ask the public not to visit the site at this time whilst they work with their partners to identify what has happened and to make the site safe.

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Northumberland National Park

In Northumberland National Park, you can enjoy tranquility in a land of big skies and breathtaking views. From relaxed family ambles to challenging long distance hill and moorland trails, Northumberland National Park boasts over 600 miles of marked footpaths and bridleways for you to explore.

National Park walking routes

Hareshaw Linn Walk

Linhope Spout Walk

The Simonside Hills

Roam like a Roman

Follow in the footsteps of the Border Reivers and drovers to explore fortified towers and castles. March Roman-style around tracks taking in settlements dating back 2,000 years or simply stroll around riverside paths.

Long walking routes

Pull on your walking trousers, step into your hiking boots and put your best foot forward in Northumberland. Our long walks range from challenging climbs to leisurely pub-hoppers and from seaside coast paths to winding, country routes.

Walking Low Newton to Dunstanburgh Castle

Short walking routes

If you like your walks short and sweet, look no further. We have rounded up some of Northumberland’s easiest, shortest trails where castles, coast, countryside and nature can be admired en-route.

Walking Hadrian's Wall

Follow in the footsteps of Romans with our walking routes, and see the best parts of Hadrian’s Wall. Visit Birdoswald Roman Fort, the top of Steel Rigg and Housesteads Roman Fort for picture perfect countryside views.

Northumberland National Park

Get away from it all in Northumberland National Park, one of England’s most tranquil locations. As the least-populated National Park in the UK, expect to discover peaceful beauty spots, lesser-known walking routes and untouched landscapes.

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Hexham Hotel

Walwick Hall

Walwick Hall Country Estate and Spa is a 10-bedroom boutique hotel, situated on 100 acres of Northumbrian land.

Guide Price £270.00 Per Night

Falstone Self Catering

Falstone Barns

Luxurious barns, interior-designed for quality and comfort in the Dark Sky Park next to Kielder Water and nearby Kielder Observatory.

Guide Price £700.00 Per week

Hexham Self Catering

Chesters Stables

Nestled in the heart of rural Northumberland, our collection of 7 self-catering Stable Suites, sleeping between 2 and 8 guests, offers the perfect choice for a countryside getaway.

Guide Price £2,572.00 Per week

Haltwhistle Bed & Breakfast

Wydon Farm B&B

A National Trust working farm with bed and breakfast accommodation near Haltwhistle and Hexham, in Hadrian's Wall Country.

Guide Price £90.00 Per Night

Bellingham Caravan & Camping

The Boe Rigg

Centrally located and a perfect base to explore Northumberland and the coast, camping, restaurant and bar.

Guide Price £8.00 Per Night

Falstone Glamping

PoSHHuts

Pretty shepherds huts with bathroom, kitchen and private garden with fire-pit. Next to Kielder Water and nearby Observatory for star-gazing.

Guide Price £100.00 Per Night

Kielder Self Catering

Kielder Waterside

Luxury lodges on Kielder Water boast panoramic views stretching over the lake and forest. www.kielderwaterside.com- book now!

Guide Price £399.00 Per week

Hexham Hotel

Battlesteads

An 18thC Inn, formerly a farmhouse, in the heart of rural Northumberland close to the Roman Wall, Kielder Water and North Tyne Valley.

Guide Price £70.00 Per Night

Kielder Inn

The Pheasant Inn

This historic 17thC Inn lies within the Northumberland National Park and close to Kielder and is a family run establishment since 1985.

Guide Price £100.00 Per Night

Kielder Caravan & Camping

Kielder Waterside Caravan Park

Kielder Waterside Caravan Park is a perfect base to explore Kielder Water & Forest Park. For bookings, please go to bookwhen.com/kielderwatersidecaravanpark.

Guide Price £35.00 Per Night

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National Park walking routes

Please read - Sycamore Gap

Northumberland National Park

National Park walking routes

Hareshaw Linn Walk

Linhope Spout Walk

The Simonside Hills

Roam like a Roman

Long walking routes

Short walking routes

Walking Hadrian's Wall

Northumberland National Park