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Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Bamburgh 'is notable for two reasons: the imposing Bamburgh Castle, overlooking the beach, seat of the former Kings of Northumbria, and at present owned by the Armstrong f ...
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'This walk starts at Bamburgh and follows a circular route along roads to Budle Bay and returning along the coast to Bamburgh. The route could be followed in either direction, we chose a clockwise one.'
Member of the Ramblers - Northumbria Area Grouping
Warning 'The town walls are steep and in some places dangerous. Please exercise caution if exploring from this route.'
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'Several themed walking trails have been created around Berwick, Spittal and Tweedmouth: [1] The Lowry Trail - - - : [2] The Barleycorn Trail - - - : [3] The Fishy Trail.'
Time to Explore Northumberland & The Scottish Borders
ALERT These Walks replace one from Northumberland County Council which seems to have disappeared.
Member of the U3A - Northumberland Grouping
'Online since 01 January 2006 and, with more than 422,000 current hits, this website is the leading free online resource for walking in the Cheviot Hills. The website received a "Special Mention" i ...
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'The Cheviot Hills wander along the extreme northern edge of England sweeping effortlessly down into Scotland like a tide of green, rolling waves. Covering an area of some 1035 square kilometres (400 square miles), they are not, in the great scheme of matters mountainous, particularly big. However, Northumberland`s premier hill, The Cheviot, rises to a height of 815 metres (2674 feet) and is a broad-backed brute of a hill. It stands like a colossus peering down into the Harthope, College and Lambden Valleys. Five other hills in the range, Windy Gyle, Comb Fell, Cushat Law, Hedgehope Hill and Bloodybush Edge, top the magical 610 metres (2000 feet) mark and, with endless views to distant horizons to delight the eye, you cannot help but feel that this is truly big country. '
Geoff Holland
'Ford and Etal Estates boasts some of the most beautiful and accessible countryside in Northumberland which can be explored along the many quiet lanes, footpaths and bridleways around the area – all well waymarked.'
Ford Moss [Northumberland Wildlife Trust]
'It is a completely new right of access, giving everyone the legal right to explore our coast for the very first time. It is much more than just a path, it will give access to beaches, cliff-tops, ...
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'A new National Trail all around England's coast. It's not ready yet but work is underway to make it happen ... A similar initiative has already happened in Wales, you can find out more on the Wales Coast Path website.'
'Berwick had become a sleepy market town when the painter L S Lowry (1887-1976) discovered it in 1935. Lowry, who is best known for his urban industrial scenes peopled with matchstick figu ...
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'Surrounded by its medieval ramparts, Berwick-upon-Tweed was an inspiration to the painter L S Lowry. Now, visitors can take a walk in his footsteps to explore this picturesque city in the Northeast of England.'
Visit Northumberland
Lowry Trail [Visit Berwick] | Berwick-Upon-Tweed Preservation Trust
'There are traditionally 5 main walks or Legs as we call them which are named after their associations with locations. Carlisle, Melrose and Lanark start in those towns. Haddington used to start in that town until it started in Edinburgh. Northumbrian was originally Newcastle, then Hexham, then settled on Northumbrian as it has always been a walk almost entirely in the county of Northumberland.' Held around the time of Easter.
'You will find castles, coastline, islands, scenic river valleys, hills, attractive villages, forest and farmland on your walk. From Holy Island (Lindisfarne) in the north, St. Oswald’s Way...
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'Long-distance walking route, exploring some of the finest landscapes and fascinating history of Northumberland ... Short Walks Around St. Oswald's Way.'
'The LDWA organises many challenge and local group walks, as well as listing many more organised by other organisations. Challenge events are normally between 20 and 100 miles and must generally be ...
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'This walk links three of the shapeliest peaks in the Cheviot Hills - The Schil, Windy Gyle and Hedgehope, and involves some 5700 feet of ascent. It is not a walk for beginners and walkers should not underestimate its severity.'
'Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town of contrasts, where a history of conflict has given way to an ethos of collaboration. A big part of what makes Berwick-upon-Tweed unique is that it can’t be pinned down to having any one identity, any single main feature or even just one way of saying things. Berwick-upon-Tweed is a beautiful and exciting border-land melting pot and that’s what gives it such impressive depth of character.'
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