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The walk to Linhope Spout is an out-and-back route in the Cheviot Hills, starting near Hartside. The currently mapped route totals about 5.2 km (3.2 miles). It follows a lane and stone track before a grassy path, with rough and steep ground on the final approach.
Use the roadside verge at Hartside, before the Alnhammoor track, without blocking gates or access; follow local parking signs. There’s no designated car park or facilities. From Hartside, follow the lane to Linhope, cross the bridge and take the signed stone track beside the plantation.
A signed turn leaves the stone track for a narrower grassy path descending towards the wooded waterfall setting. The final approach and mapped turnaround still need detailed route review; the saved line is not verification of a suitable stopping place beside the pool. Follow current access signs and do not extend the walk down rocks or into the water to reach the plotted endpoint.
Linhope Spout is a single-drop waterfall, around 18 metres high, flowing into a deep plunge pool surrounded by rocks and heath. The plunge pool is deep and cold; take care around slippery rocks and do not jump or dive in.
The return route retraces your steps along the same track, back through Linhope to the road. Keep dogs on leads on the permissive paths and follow local access signs.
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