There are enough superb hikes in North East England to last a lifetime. This vast and sparsely populated region contains a huge variety of landscapes, from the remote hills and …

Last updated: September 26, 2025

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1. Lordenshaws & Simonside loop — Northumberland National Park

11.4km

03:24

350m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Little Church Rock & Simonside to Dove Crag loop from Simonside — Northumberland National Park

8.47km

02:29

230m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Hareshaw Linn Waterfall Walk from Bellingham

5.43km

01:31

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Steel Rigg & Sycamore Gap to Housesteads Fort from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

9.85km

02:46

200m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Winshield Crags & Housesteads Fort to Vindolanda Roman Fort loop from Sill — Northumberland National Park

13.8km

03:55

300m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Bull Crag Penninsula loop from Leaplish Waterside Park — Northumberland National Park

10.5km

02:48

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Holy Island Eastern loop — Northumberland Coast

7.46km

01:54

20m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. The Cheviot & Hedgehope Hill from Langleeford — Northumberland National Park

15.5km

05:16

780m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Sycamore Gap & Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

5.66km

01:32

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. The Cheviot & Harthope Valley loop near Wooler — Northumberland National Park

13.8km

04:30

590m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in North East England

1. Lordenshaws & Simonside loop — Northumberland National Park

2. Little Church Rock & Simonside to Dove Crag loop from Simonside — Northumberland National Park

3. Hareshaw Linn Waterfall Walk from Bellingham

4. Steel Rigg & Sycamore Gap to Housesteads Fort from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

5. Winshield Crags & Housesteads Fort to Vindolanda Roman Fort loop from Sill — Northumberland National Park

6. Bull Crag Penninsula loop from Leaplish Waterside Park — Northumberland National Park

7. Holy Island Eastern loop — Northumberland Coast

8. The Cheviot & Hedgehope Hill from Langleeford — Northumberland National Park

9. Sycamore Gap & Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

10. The Cheviot & Harthope Valley loop near Wooler — Northumberland National Park

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