The best walks in Northumberland
The 5 best walks in Northumberland -
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The above top 5 walks in Northumberland showcase the best walking Northumberland has to offer, all very different walks but Windy Gyle it truly the best, it is a vary varied walk but captures the true isolation and rugged, empty landscape which is Northumberland.
The following ‘walk and talk’ video from our sister company GPS Training Jon takes us on the Windy Gyle walk, I hope you agree it really does capture the best Northumberland has to offer.
Best Coastal Walks in Northumberland -
1. Dunstanburgh Castle
2. Budle Bay
The Northumberland Coast is often thought of as one of the nicest, unspoilt coastlines in the UK.
The coastline North of Holy Island is very rugged with a section of cliff topped walking South of Berwick upon Tweed.
This ‘walk and talk’ video from our sister company, GPS Training follows Jon and Jane as the walk from the end of the causeway heading over to Holy Island as the walk up the Northumberland Coast Path up to Berwick upon Tweed.
If you are looking for something a little longer along the Northumberland Coast Path Shepherds Walks runs the Northumberland Coastal Challenge Walk each year.
This consists of x 3 walks of varying distances.
Best walks in North Northumberland
2. Happy Valley
North Northumberland is a captivating region of England that combines dramatic coastal scenery, historic towns, and scenic countryside.
Situated close to the Scottish border, it offers a unique mix of cultural heritage and natural beauty. The area is known for its rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, which are very contrasting.
These walks explore the true heart of North Northumberland.
Best walks in Northumberland National Park
Northumberland National Park covers 405 square miles in size. The National Park stretches from the rolling Cheviot Hills near the Scottish border down to the ancient Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site that once marked the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.
The walks above explore two very contrasting areas of Northumberland National Park as one is in the North of the National Park and the second in the South.
Best short walks in Northumberland
1. Warkworth
The great things about short walks is they can be shared by people of all ages and both these walks are very contrasting.
Warkworth is known for it’s stunning Medieval castle The village and castle occupy a loop of the River Coquet, and the walk above explores that picturesque loop of the river.
The Mitford Castle walk is very different, totally off the tourist trail it visits Mitford Castle, which has the only five-sided keep in England. It also skirts the Great North Road, now known as the A1, which for generations has been the main road into the North-east of England.
Further reading
1. Northumberland Coastal Challenge Walk
2. Safe crossing to Holy Island - Pilgrim's Route