The Top 6 Gorges in Northumberland
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 6
to choose from in Northumberland. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Northumberland.
to choose from in Northumberland. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Northumberland.
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Hethpool Linn Waterfall
Highlight • River
Hethpool Linn waterfall forms part of the College Burn near Hethpool in the College Valley. It runs through a small gorge and tumbles over rocks before continuing its journey peacefully …
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Swine Den and Cullernose Point
Highlight • Gorge
Swine den is a rocky bay situated below Cullernose point. The cliff at Cullernose point is stained white due to the many nesting seabirds who call it home.
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Salters Nick Gorge
Highlight • Natural Monument
Salters Nick is a small gourge through the sandstone band home to a solitary tree. The jubilee stone can be found to the north and the trig stone to the south.
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Entrance to Allen Banks & Staward Gorge
Highlight • Rest Area
Note the bridge has been missing for a while (mid 2019) so you will currently have to walk up & down same side rather than doing a loop on both sides.
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Ruins of Staward Peel
Highlight • Gorge
The ruins of Staward Peel, are situated on top of a hill which over looks the River Allen as it flows through Staward Gorge.
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Harkess Gut
Highlight • Natural
Here the you can see the result of geological movements which have forced the dolerite rocks up at an angle.
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