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Upland / Hill Circular

Blawearie via Cateran Hole

Northumberland

Distance
4.4 mi
Est. time
2h 30m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Starting from the eastern end of the track, the route heads west across open moorland toward Cateran Hole. You reach it quickly. Cateran Hole is a long, narrow cave entrance that drops by stone steps into a natural fissure. People believe it was enlarged in the medieval period and used either as a hiding place or a storage spot. From the surface it looks like a simple dip in the ground, but the opening is surprisingly deep once you stand at the edge.

After exploring the entrance, continue west across the moor. The path stays steady with gentle rises and dips, and the sense of open space grows the further you go. The terrain is straightforward and the route is easy to follow, with views widening behind you toward the coast.

Within a few kilometres the ruin of Blawearie appears on a small rise ahead. Blawearie is an abandoned nineteenth century farmhouse built from thick stone walls that still stand to shoulder height. It is a popular spot to stop because the setting is dramatic and the surrounding views reach across much of the Northumberland uplands. On a clear day you can see deep into the Cheviots.

The return is simply the same path back to the start. The walk feels quicker on the way back and the views open nicely as you descend the final stretch. It is a short and rewarding outing with two distinctive landmarks and no tricky navigation.

Walk details

Main location
Cateran Hill
Hill
Cateran Hill
Walk type
Circular
Category
Upland / Hill
Distance
4.4 mi (7.1 km)
Est. time
2h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Cateran Hole
Cave · 0.9 mi along
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Navigation · 1.2 mi along
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