Walking
Walks are heaven sent
THESE routes, devised by the Tynedale Health Walks Project, offer extensive views from the hillsides to the north of Corbridge.
The long and the short of walking around Allendale
THIS trek, the latest in a series from the Tynedale Health Walks Project, offers two options in and around Allendale.
Follow the sound of the Devil's Water
THIS walk, devised as part of the Tynedale Health Walks Project, takes in a woodland area just south of Hexham.
Discover beauty of Slaley the healthy way
THIS WALK, adapted from the Healthy Walks programme devised by Leisure Tynedale, takes in the picturesque landscape north of the village of Slaley.
See beyond Broomley Wood to admire the trees
THE walk, linking the old settlements of Broomley and Old Ridley, sets off from the community woodland planted by the Allendale Estates.
Time out in Bewick country
THIS circular walk connects the sound-alike villages of Ovingham and Ovington, with the additional bonus of taking in a picturesque stroll along the banks of the River Tyne.
Walk information
OVINGHAM-OVINGTON CIRCULAR
Riverside walk in border country
THIS border walk starts and ends in County Durham, but most of it is through the woodland and fields which flank the Northumberland side of the River Derwent.
Wander along the hedgerows as the birds enjoy nature’s feast
THIS attractive walk follows well-marked paths on an undulating route via three burns that feed into the River North Tyne.
Warksfield Head walk
Length: 5.5 km/three and a half miles.
Shake off those festive cobwebswith a bracing Newbrough walk
START in the village, near the Red Lion pub. Walk away from the main road up the minor road beside the Red Lion, passing a telephone box on the right and then a haulage contractor’s depot on the left.
Greenhead to Walltown via Thirlwall Castle
A COMBINATION of footpaths create this fascinating circular walk in Northumberland National Park, which is full of interesting things to experience and punctuated by a fine old inn and several very nice tea shops where you can warm up and indulge.
From iron masters to ancient woods
THIS walk takes you through the ancient woodland of a deep gorge steeped in the history of our industrial past, across a burn over six bridges to a fairytale waterfall, and then back to a delightful small market town for refreshments.
Follow the trail to where the waters meet
DISCOVER the meeting of the waters on this picturesque walk, starting on the riverside path close to the cafe near Hexham Bridge.
Autumn colours at Allen Banks
THIS beautiful riverside walk in the lower reaches of the Allen valley is a perfect autumn pick-me-up.
Walk details
Distance: 8km (5 miles).
Art walk amid the glories of the North Tyne
THE North Tyne landscape is glorious on a clear bright autumn day as the river glints in the sunlight and the valley’s wooded slopes turn to gold.
Step out for 10th walking festival
HALTWHISTLE’S 10th bi-annual walking festival starts tomorrow.
Diversion brings this delightful riverside route back into action
THIS three-and-a-half mile walk along the southern bank of the Tyne links the communities of Riding Mill and Corbridge.
