Northumberland Walking RSS

Beat the heat with our practical guide to safe summer walking. From staying hydrated and choosing the best time to set off, to recognising the signs of heat exhaustion and understanding wildfire risks, discover simple tips from the Shepherds Walks team to help you enjoy the countryside safely during a UK heatwave.

If you are heading out for a walk in Northumberland here are 10 top tips to ensure you have a great days walking.

In my eyes to make it onto the list of the best long distance trails in Northumberland the walk has to be varied. I don’t want to walk for a week looking at the same type of landscape. I want the walking to vary from day to day.

Therefore these are my favourite long distance trails that we have or pass through Northumberland.