Wooler Common: Kenterdale woodland and Humbleton lanes circuit

Start at Ramsey's Lane car park in Wooler and follow Ramsey's Lane and Common Road uphill. Beyond the last houses, take the signed St Cuthbert's Way track on the left past Waud House. Follow the gates and the rising path into the felled woodland on Kenterdale Hill. The path crosses the higher ground before descending through the trees. At the waymarked junction beyond the forest, turn sharply right to return north to Wooler Common. Cross the road into the picnic area and use the small footbridge beside the information boards.

Take the rising St Cuthbert's Way path from the ponds, then leave it at the gate onto the clear track that heads north below Humbleton Hill. Stay below the hillfort rather than climbing to its summit. Follow the lane past the buildings, turn right at the next lane and continue through Lower Humbleton towards Wooler. At Burnhouse Road, turn right and use the pavement back to the High Street and Ramsey's Lane.

Allow about two and a half hours for the climbs, uneven woodland paths and a short stop at the ponds. Expect muddy patches, summer bracken and exposed grassy sections. The narrow lanes through Humbleton carry vehicles and have no continuous pavement, so keep alert and use passing space. Wear walking shoes or boots and keep dogs under close control around livestock. Wooler has shops and cafes; the common has picnic tables. Check the car park information board and follow any forestry signs on the day.

Route sources: Vivienne Crow's Wooler Common roadbook and map published by Lloyd Motor Group in June 2026, Forestry England visitor information and Northumberland County Council public rights of way mapping. The route uses Ramsey's Lane car park instead of the roadbook's Padgepool Place start.