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Walking in Northumberland

36 walks throughout the county - coast, Cheviots, Hadrian's Wall and Pennines

Guidebook to walking in Northumberland. 36 graded walks of 4 to 14 miles, from the beautiful coast with its immense, empty beaches and dramatic, crag-top castles to the remote hills of the Cheviots and Pennines. Includes Hadrian's Wall, Lindisfarne Priory, Kielder, Berwick, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Castles and more.

Seasons

It's always a great time to walk in Northumberland - each season holds its delights - but walkers need to be prepared for snow in the Cheviots and on the Pennines in winter.

Centres

Lindisfarne, Craster, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Seahouses, Wooler, Rothbury, Allendale, Haltwhistle, Alwinton, Ingram, Kielder and many other villages.

Difficulty

A wide selection of walks including full days on the hills and coast and shorter walks at lower levels. Terrain includes moorland, farmland, forest tracks, coastal paths and woodland trails. Routes range from 6 to 22km. No technical difficulties.

Must See

The remote Cheviot Hills and impressive Iron Age forts; historic coastal routes, including the lesser-known side of Lindisfarne; Hadrian's Wall; the moors and valleys of the Pennines; Kielder Water and through its sprawling forests.
ISBN
9781852849009
Availability
Published
Published
12 Mar 2018
Reprinted
28 Nov 2023
Edition
First
Pages
216
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.30cm
Weight
250g
Overview

A guidebook to 36 walks exploring Northumberland, including the national park, coast, Cheviots, North Pennines and Kielder. The walks cover a wide variety of terrain and include full days on the hills and coast and shorter walks at lower levels, so there is something for everyone.

The walks are graded (although none present any technical difficulties) and accessible from bases such as Alnwick, Rothbury and Hexham. They range from 7 to 22km (4–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. 

  • 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
  • Highlights include Hadrian's Wall, Lindisfarne Priory, The Cheviot, Berwick and Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Castles
  • Notes on refreshments and public transport
  • Background information on the historic remains encountered
  • Information on the region’s rich geology, history and wildlife

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By Vivienne Crow

Vivienne is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer. A journalist since 1990, she went freelance in 2002, focussing her energies on the activities she loves most - hiking, writing, travel and photography. Based in north Cumbria since 1996, she has written more than 20 popular walking guidebooks. Her words and images also regularly appear on the pages of national and regional magazines. Vivienne is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. 

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