Northumberland Walks

Northumberland offers unforgettable walking adventures, where sweeping coastal paths, wild uplands, and historic landmarks combine to create one of the UK’s most underappreciated walking destinations. From gentle riverside rambles to windswept hill climbs, Northumberland has a trail for every kind of walker, all set against a backdrop of rugged beauty and ancient heritage.

Begin your journey with a stroll along the dramatic Northumberland Coast Path, where golden beaches meet castle-topped headlands at places like Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh. For hillier adventures, head inland to the Simonside Hills or the Cheviots, where heather-clad ridges and far-reaching views reward every step.

But it’s not just the landscapes that impress. Northumberland’s charming market towns and villages—like Alnwick, Rothbury, and Wooler—offer warm welcomes, traditional pubs, and plenty of character. Walk in the footsteps of Romans along Hadrian’s Wall or explore centuries of border history in a landscape shaped by time and legend.

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  Hadrians Wall Circular Walk – 11km Loop from Steel Rigg, visiting Housesteads Roman Fort Museum and Vindolanda Roman Garrison.
  This rewarding 101km Hadrian’s Wall circular takes you through one of the most iconic sections of the UNESCO-listed frontier — including the dramatic ridge near Steel Rigg, the famed Sycamore Gap (made famous by Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), and atmospheric Roman ruins at Housesteads Fort.
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  Dunstanburgh Castle Circular Walk – 7km Coastal Hike from Craster via Embleton Bay in Northumberland
  The Dunstanburgh Castle Circular Walk is a stunning stretch of Northumberland coastline linking the fishing village of Craster with the medieval ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and the wide, sandy expanse of Embleton Bay. It’s a mostly flat, easy-going hike, but packed with coastal drama and historic atmosphere.