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The best walks and hikes around Greenhead

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To help you find the best hikes and walks around Greenhead, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Greenhead.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

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1. Steel Rigg from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

24.5km

06:45

420m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Caw Gap loop from Cawfields Quarry — Northumberland National Park

5.88km

01:35

80m

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

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3. Housteads Fort from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

34.6km

09:29

550m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Walltown Quarry loop from Walltown — Northumberland National Park

3.43km

00:55

40m

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

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5. Thirwall Castle to Walltown Quarry loop near Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

4.21km

01:11

80m

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

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The best walks and hikes around Greenhead

1. Steel Rigg from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

2. Caw Gap loop from Cawfields Quarry — Northumberland National Park

3. Housteads Fort from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

4. Walltown Quarry loop from Walltown — Northumberland National Park

5. Thirwall Castle to Walltown Quarry loop near Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

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