4 Northumberland coastal walks: return walks and one-way outings
Compare four Northumberland coastal walks, with route links and advice on choosing a return walk or planning a one-way outing.
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Everything we know about walking in the UK — how to join your first group walk, how to organise one, and how to make the most of the trails near you.
4 Northumberland walks with history at their heart
Compare four Northumberland history walks: Edlingham Castle, Berwick’s walls, St Cuthbert’s Cave and Housesteads, with route links.
Read the guide5 walks around Alnwick, from town loops to Hulne Park
Compare five Alnwick walks, from town loops and the railway footpath to Hulne Park, with distances, route-map links and park-access advice.
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A short autumn walk with children: leave room to stop
Plan a short autumn walk around children's pace, daylight, surfaces, toilets and a checked way back, with practical choices for shortening the outing.
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Allen Banks in autumn: five things to know before you walk
Plan an Allen Banks autumn walk: the current Morralee Tarn trail, older geotrail closures, uneven paths, parking and the separate Bardon Mill station…
Read the guideCarsington Water: full circuit or a shorter waterside walk?
Compare Carsington Water’s reservoir circuit, Stones Island and Dam Trail, with practical advice on distances, access, parking and choosing your walk.
Read the guideCattle, Dogs and Gates: A Practical Guide for Walkers
What to check before entering a field with cattle, how to manage a dog around livestock, and why gates should be left as you find them.
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Choosing a walk through Cragside’s lakes and crags
Compare Cragside’s Armstrong Trail, Nelly’s Moss and Rocky Ramble, with practical advice on terrain, admission, route starts and current estate…
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Read the guideDuncombe Terrace walk: choosing your Ashridge outing
Choose a Duncombe Terrace walk at Ashridge: compare route options, understand the distances, and plan parking, mobility access and transport.
Read the guideFive Northumberland hill walks for crags, history and big views
Compare five Northumberland hill walks, including Simonside, Hedgehope and The Cheviot, with route links, historic landmarks and planning advice.
Read the guideFive Northumberland walks for woodland, waterfalls and wildlife
Explore five Northumberland walks at Plessey Woods, Hareshaw Linn, Linhope Spout, Wallington and Hauxley, with route links and practical planning…
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Read the guideHow to Choose a Walk You’ll Actually Enjoy
Look beyond the mileage. A practical guide to choosing a walk that suits your pace, the terrain, the weather and the time you have.
Read the guideHow to Organise a Walk in the Walkmates App
Choose or create a walking route, then set a date, time and meeting instructions so others can join you on Walkmates.
Read the guideHow to read a walking route map before you set off
Read a walking map with more confidence: check scale, contours, access and junctions, then turn the route line into a practical plan.
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Kielder walks: choose your trail before you leave home
Compare Kielder Castle trails, Bakethin and Bull Crag, with practical checks for forestry closures, storm damage, parking and your return.
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Make a day of Hadrian’s Wall without walking the whole trail
Choose a manageable Hadrian’s Wall outing by comparing Walltown, Steel Rigg and Housesteads, then plan the terrain, bus connections and return…
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Northumberland Rocks: 23 walks
23 walks linked to sites in Ian Jackson’s Northumberland Rocks, with distances, route details and access notes. More walks will be added.
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Organise Group Walks with Walkmates
Create a group walk, share route details and manage upcoming dates on Walkmates. See how it helps organisers bring walkers together.
Read the guideQuick Walks: Log a Walk as You Go
Learn how Quick Walks work on Walkmates: start a walk when you are ready, record your outing and keep a history of the routes you have explored.
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Rothbury and Simonside: choose a town, forest or ridge day
Choose between Rothbury, Simonside’s one-mile forest loop and four-mile ridge walk, with start-point, weather, daylight and access checks.
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Shaftoe Crags walk: choosing a start point and checking the route
Plan a Shaftoe Crags walk: compare Bolam Lake and Westwood starts, published circuits, parking, access and the shorter lakeside alternative.
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Read the guideThe clocks have changed: planning a walk within daylight
Plan a daylight walk by checking local sunset, budgeting the whole outing and choosing a finish time, with a worked example and practical decision…
Read the guideUpland Aircraft Wrecks: A Walker’s Guide
A guide to walking to upland aircraft wrecks in Britain, with examples on Bleaklow, Arenig Fawr and Beinn Eighe, route planning and site etiquette.
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Read the guideWalking in the Rain: Change the Plan Before You’re Soaked
How to plan a wet-weather walk: read the forecast, choose suitable ground, keep spare clothes dry and decide when it is time to shorten the route.
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Read the guideWalks near Anick: village paths and planning your visit
Plan a walk near Anick, north of Hexham: find recorded village paths, check access and transport, and arrange parking and a stop at the Rat Inn.
Read the guideWhat to Pack for a Day Walk in Britain
A useful day-walk packing list, with advice on keeping kit dry, checking footwear and carrying what you need when the day takes longer than planned.
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Read the guideYour First Group Walk: What to Check Before You Join
Joining a walking group for the first time? Check the pace, meeting point and terrain, know what to bring, and ask the organiser the right questions.
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