Northumberland

Coastlines, Castles, Hills, and Historic Routes

From the beaches and castles of the Northumberland coast to the uplands of the Cheviot Hills and the landscapes surrounding Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, history, and centuries of movement through the land. Trails such as the Northumberland Coast Path, Hadrian's Wall Path, Pennine Way, and St Cuthbert's Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Northumberland National Park, Northumberland Coast National Landscape, the Cheviot Hills, and Kielder Forest showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through coastline, upland terrain, woodland, river valleys, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of Northumberland for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.