The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Northumberland
Northumberland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Northumberland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Northumberland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 4, 2025
Simonside Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Simonside is a 429m (1400ft) summit perched atop the untamed wilderness of the Northumberland National Park. It boasts a rugged ridge that commands sensational views of the Cheviot Hills to …
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The Cheviot Summit
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When you reach the 2,674-foot (815 m) high summit of The Cheviot, you are officially at the highest point in the Northumberland National Park. On a clear day, you can …
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Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)
Highlight • Natural Monument
As of September 27th 2023 we are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight in what appears to …
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Cairn Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
At 2,549 feet (777 m) high, Cairn Hill boasts spectacular views over the wild and empty landscape of the Cheviots. With Cushat Law and Bloodybush Edge visible in the distance, …
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Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall
Highlight • Historical Site
One of the most iconic features in the Northumbrian landscape, the cliff face of Steel Rigg shows how the Romans incorporated the natural landscape into their defences against the barbarians.
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Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
Highlight • Historical Site
Visit Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust) and Lindisfarne Priory (English Heritage). Holy Island is also the starting point of both St Oswald's Way and St Cuthbert's Way. Do not miss a …
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Hareshaw Linn Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
This magnificent waterfall is located within a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Awarded the status its rare ferns and lichen, more than 300 different types of mosses, liverworts and lichen …
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Low Newton Beach
Highlight • Beach
Lovely little village and beach which you can walk either on the beach to Embleton or through the nature reserve.
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Ros Castle Hill Fort
Highlight • Viewpoint
Amazing views from the top on a clear day. You are meant to be able to see 7 castles
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Emmanuel Head Navigation Beacon
Highlight • Monument
While visiting the pyramid structure we were lucky enough to spot a pod of dolphins off the West coast of the island. I’m not sure if this is a common …
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