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The Wandering Fiona
November 17, 2020
Hiking
Beautiful castle in the picturesque village of Ford.
51m
December 19, 2022
Hiking
Ford Castle dates from about 1278. It was captured and partially destroyed by the Scots in 1385 but re-built and re-fortified. In 1694 the conversion to a Tudor style mansion was completed keeping some of the castle’s fortifications but making it into a more luxurious home. It was re-built again in the late 1700's in a gothic style. More recently the castle was the home of a wealthy coal miner and then leased to Northumberland council. It's now a residential home for young people’s adventure activities.
It's a grade 1 listed building.
It's a grade 1 listed building.
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4.8
(14)
56
hikers
8.47km
02:15
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
3.5
(2)
7
hikers
12.1km
03:17
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
2
hikers
2.40km
00:41
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 130 m
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