Northumberland is England’s most spacious county — a place of long horizons, low crowds, and landscapes that stretch from the North Sea to the Cheviot Hills. For walkers, it’s a dream: empty beaches, ancient forts, heather-covered uplands, and trails that wind through centuries of story.
The coast is a highlight. The Northumberland Coast Path threads through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with quiet sands, tidal estuaries, and castles like Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh rising above the waves. Inland, you’ll find the historic spine of Hadrian’s Wall, hill walks in the Cheviots, and long-distance routes like St Oswald’s Way.
Walking in Northumberland is about space — physical and mental. It’s about slow discovery, open skies, and timeless routes that reward wanderers and seekers alike.
These featured walks pass through or begin in Northumberland — ideal for self-guided exploration.
A 62-mile route from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed, following sandy beaches, castle-studded headlands, and wildlife-rich reserves.
A 97-mile pilgrimage trail linking Hadrian’s Wall to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, passing through woodlands, riversides, moorlands, and coast.
Hadrian’s Wall Path (Northumberland Section) The most iconic part of this UNESCO World Heritage trail runs through Northumberland — with Roman forts, wild moors, and dramatic escarpments.
