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15 Short Walks in Northumberland: Wooler, Rothbury, Alnwick and the coast

Discover 15 of the best short walks around Wooler, Rothbury, Alnwick and the Northumberland coast. Each comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Seasons

These walks can be enjoyed any time of year, and each season brings its own delights, including changes to the plants and wildlife. Coastal routes can be particularly bracing in winter.

Centres

Alnwick, Wooler, Rothbury, Berwick, Bamburgh, Craster, Alnmouth, Amble, Whitley Bay, Cramlington

Difficulty

Coast and valley routes are suitable for most, but a moderate degree of fitness, as well as waterproofs and more robust footwear, are recommended for higher walks. Basic navigation skills are valuable for some higher routes and in poor weather. Inexperienced walkers should avoid the Simonside Hills in ice or snow.

Must See

Beautiful coastal walks, including Lindisfarne (Holy Island), Bamburgh, Craster, Alnmouth and Amble; massive beaches; some of the UK’s most impressive castles, including Dunstanburgh, Alnwick and Bamburgh; St Mary’s Island and lighthouse; Northumberlandia; Simonside Hills; Berwick’s town walls; riverside strolls; low hills; moorland; hill forts; seabird colonies, seals, deer and other wildlife
ISBN
9781786312013
Availability
Published
Published
5 Jul 2024
Edition
First
Pages
96
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm
Weight
130g
Overview

Would you like to explore the best of Wooler, Rothbury, Alnwick and the Northumberland coast? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 3 and 14km), including Holy Island (Lindisfarne), the Simonside Hills, Alnwick Castle, Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle, Bamburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Why choose this guidebook?

  • Walks under three hours, plus one challenge route
  • Easy to follow with clear route descriptions
  • Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
  • No specialist gear needed, walk all year round
  • Ordnance Survey mapping

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

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Vivienne Crow Cicerone author CROW

By Vivienne Crow

Vivienne is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer. A journalist since 1990, she went freelance in 2002, focussing her energies on the activities she loves most - hiking, writing, travel and photography. Based in north Cumbria since 1996, she has written more than 20 popular walking guidebooks. Her words and images also regularly appear on the pages of national and regional magazines. Vivienne is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. 

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