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Last updated: September 21, 2025

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1. Steel Rigg from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

24.5km

06:45

420m

Expert 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

Expert 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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