Where open skies, deep history, and untamed trails offer space to walk, reflect, and reconnect.
North East England is a region shaped by story and space — where rugged coastlines meet high moors, and ancient paths cross deep, quiet countryside. From the edge of the Cheviot Hills to the sweeping sands of the Northumberland Coast, walking here feels elemental, raw, and richly rewarding.
This is a place to slow down and look far. Every trail links you to history — Roman forts, monastic ruins, castle silhouettes, and old sheep tracks that lead into open land. The walking is wild in feeling, yet rooted in purpose: to guide you through England’s most spacious and storied landscapes.
One of Britain’s most iconic long-distance trails. This 84-mile (135 km) National Trail follows the Roman frontier from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, with the most scenic and historic sections lying in the North East. Walk past milecastles, crags, and panoramic views — where stone meets sky.
Walk an unspoiled 62-mile (100 km) shoreline from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Pass Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island (Lindisfarne), and long, windswept beaches. This coastal route weaves through dunes, estuaries, and fishing villages, alive with birdlife and sea air.
The Cheviots offer remote, grassy ridges, broad horizons, and solitude. Walk from Wooler or Ingram into the Anglo-Scottish borderlands, where the landscape holds both history and hush. Ideal for those seeking open-country walking far from crowds.
Quieter than the Yorkshire Dales, the Durham Dales are full of hidden beauty. Follow riverside trails near Middleton-in-Teesdale, walk the Weardale Way (73 miles), or discover upland moors, wooded valleys, and secret waterfalls. This is underexplored walking with gentle rewards.
North East England is a place of presence and perspective — a land of contrasts, clarity, and quiet power. Walk it slowly, and its stories will unfold with the wind.
Curated stays for walkers, wanderers, and slow travellers — all within easy reach of the path.
Trusted tour companies offer self-guided walking holidays in the North East of England — with accommodation, luggage transfers, and detailed route notes included.
Choose a county to discover its trails, towns, villages and places to stay.
Start your walk on one of the region’s best-known routes.
