English region
Walking in North East England
Big skies, quiet hills and a castle-studded coast, from the Cheviots to the Durham Dales.
Dated walks
Upcoming walks in North East England
7 dates coming up. Check each listing for the meeting point and how to join.
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Walking routes in North East England
A few of the 166 routes shared in North East England, each with a map, distance and time estimate.
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Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook's Monument from Newton
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Alwinton to Rookland: Clennell and the lower Biddlestone bridleway
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Wooler Common: Kenterdale woodland and Humbleton lanes circuit
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Ingram to Hartside: Breamish valley road return
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Holystone Burn Woodland Loop and Lady’s Well
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Warwick HG136 wreckage via Scald Hill and the Cheviot
More routes by county: Northumberland Tyne and Wear Durham
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Walkers in North East England
50 walkers based in North East England have public profiles. Say hello, or find someone to walk with.
Paul
@PaulWalkmates
Alnwick
Andrew
@laand94
Newcastle upon Tyne
Christine
@walk1
Warkworth
Kate
@Rahrey
Amble
Wendy
@catt
Tow Law
Alex
@Alex
Jarrow
Sam
@maybefast68
Westerhope
Sheena
@SheenaC
Durham
Jayne
@mediumjaynebrown
Newcastle upon Tyne
Suzanne
@suzjayw89
Newcastle upon Tyne
Mike
@mick
Sedgefield
William
@outdoors
Gateshead
Region guide
About walking in North East England
North East England packs a lot of variety into a compact region. Northumberland National Park and the Cheviot Hills offer quiet upland walking near the Scottish border, Hadrian's Wall crosses the region from Wallsend on the Tyne, and the Northumberland coast links sandy bays, dunes and castles such as Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh.
Further south, the North Pennines and the Durham Dales bring high moorland, hay meadows and waterfalls such as High Force in Teesdale, while the Durham Heritage Coast has clifftop paths above the North Sea. Tyneside, Wearside and Teesside add riverside, park and coastal walks that are easy to reach by public transport.
Hill and upland guides: Cheviot Hills Pennines (North)
Landscapes and trails in North East England
Northumberland National Park
Rolling Cheviot hills, remote valleys and the most dramatic stretch of Hadrian's Wall, in one of England's least crowded national parks.
Explore Northumberland National ParkNorthumberland Coast
Wide beaches, dunes and castles, with Holy Island reached by a tidal causeway. Always check the safe crossing times.
North Pennines
High moorland, hay meadows and waterfalls, including High Force and Cauldron Snout.
Explore North PenninesHadrian's Wall Path
84 miles coast to coast along the Roman frontier, starting at Wallsend and finishing at Bowness-on-Solway.
Kielder Water & Forest Park
Lakeside and forest trails around a huge reservoir, under some of the darkest night skies in England.
Durham Heritage Coast
Clifftop paths and wooded denes between Sunderland and Hartlepool, on a coast that has recovered from its mining past.
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Counties in North East England
Each page has its own routes, dated walks, towns and local walkers.
Good to know
Questions about walking in North East England
Are there group walks in North East England?
Yes. Walkmates currently lists 7 upcoming dated walks in North East England. Each listing shows where to meet and how to join, and you can browse them without an account.
Where are the best places to walk in North East England?
For hills and solitude, head to Northumberland National Park and the Cheviots. For coast, the stretch from Craster past Dunstanburgh Castle to Bamburgh is a favourite. The North Pennines have moorland and waterfalls in Teesdale and Weardale, and the central section of Hadrian's Wall, around Housesteads and Steel Rigg, is the most dramatic part of the wall.
Which long-distance trails pass through the North East?
Hadrian's Wall Path starts at Wallsend, the Pennine Way crosses Northumberland on its way to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland, St Cuthbert's Way finishes on Holy Island, and the England Coast Path follows much of the North Sea shore.
Conditions, access and opening arrangements change. Check the route, the forecast and any organiser's instructions before you set off, and see our walking safety guide.
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