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 …
The Drake Stone is afforded a legendary status due to its supposed supernatural healing powers, having been a druid meeting place in times gone by. These days, it's a very tranquil spot with excellent views.
Dove Crag is one of a series of crags along the Simonside Hills. The Crag was formed 15,000 years ago when ice half-a-mile (1 km) thick carved through the landscape. From the crag, you are afforded spellbinding views over Northumberland.
Lordenshaws is an Iron Age hillfort with Bronze Age burial mounds. Perhaps the most interesting thing here is the Cup and Ring marked rock. Created by our Neolithic and Early …
An isolated outcrop of fell sandstone hidden in the forest. Its name may be a reference to the rock’s use as a gathering place. There is a set of cup …