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Hiking in Northumberland
Go hiking in Northumberland with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 7 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Northumberland.
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Hiking Destinations in Northumberland
Hiking Routes in Northumberland
Hadrian's Wall Path
Follow the entire length of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and pass some wonderful scenery on the way
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 138 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Pennine Way Days 15 & 16 - Byrness to Kirk Yetholm
The wonders of the Cheviot Hills reveal themselves over 2 glorious days
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Pennine Way Day 14 - Bellingham to Byrness
Gorgeous forests and moors lead you into the glorious Cheviot Hills
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 610 m
- Descent
- 506 m
Pennine Way Day 13 - Greenhead to Bellingham
A wonderful walk through some fascinating historical landmarks
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 991 m
- Descent
- 1 km
Pennine Way Day 12 - Alston to Greenhead
Honestly, this isn't a classic Pennine Way day but it's a necessary linking section which takes you to Hadrian's Wall
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 592 m
- Descent
- 733 m
River Tweed - Source to Sea
The route covers the full length of the River Tweed that, for a number of miles, acts as the border between Scotland and England.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 165 km
- Ascent
- 987 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Hadrian’s Wall Path
Chollerford to Birdoswald Fort, Northumberland and Cumbria
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 835 m
- Descent
- 934 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Northumberland
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