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Easy hikes and walks in Northumberland

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Exploring Northumberland on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Northumberland. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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1. Hareshaw Linn Waterfall Walk from Bellingham

5.43km

01:31

110m

100m

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

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2. 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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3. Steel Rigg & Sycamore Gap loop from The Sill — Northumberland National Park

5.98km

01:38

90m

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

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4. Wallington Hall and River Wansbeck loop

4.61km

01:13

50m

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

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5. Blanchland and Shildon loop from Baybridge — North Pennines

5.67km

01:38

140m

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

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6. Alnmouth Coast and River Aln loop — Northumberland Coast

6.43km

01:40

40m

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

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7. Hindhope Linn & the Kings of Denmark Stone Circle loop — Kielder Forest

6.00km

01:38

90m

100m

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

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8. Humbleton Hill loop near Wooler — Northumberland National Park

5.12km

01:34

190m

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

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9. Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

5.01km

01:19

50m

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

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10. Berwick-upon-Tweed Town & Lighthouse loop

6.03km

01:35

50m

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

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Easy hikes and walks in Northumberland

1. Hareshaw Linn Waterfall Walk from Bellingham

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

3. Steel Rigg & Sycamore Gap loop from The Sill — Northumberland National Park

4. Wallington Hall and River Wansbeck loop

5. Blanchland and Shildon loop from Baybridge — North Pennines

6. Alnmouth Coast and River Aln loop — Northumberland Coast

7. Hindhope Linn & the Kings of Denmark Stone Circle loop — Kielder Forest

8. Humbleton Hill loop near Wooler — Northumberland National Park

9. Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

10. Berwick-upon-Tweed Town & Lighthouse loop

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