Walking
The routes on this page are from around the Powburn and Northumberland area. This is just a very small selection of the hundreds of miles of footpaths in the county. Click on the thumbnail picture to go to a larger map.
Notice to Scout Leaders
- All walks in any area must comply to the rules and regulations as stated in P.O.R.
- A Route Plan MUST be completed before starting any walking activity and left with a competent person.
Links
Other walking and area information sites
Safety
Safety when walking in any area is paramount, this becomes even more of a MUST when walking in the hills. Any hills, not just the Cheviots can become very dangerous places to be, very quickly. What may start as a warm, dry and clear day in the valleys can turn into a cold, wet and zero visibility one rapidly.
- Always carry a map, compass and a whistle. A GPS is not a substitute for a map and compass, it should be used as well as. A GPS is no good if the batteries die.
- Wear or carry warm clothing - it is easier to remove something to stay cool, than to put something on you haven't got.
- Stick to marked and recognisable footpaths. Wandering off may just see you wandering off......a very steep drop.
Click the diagram below for an idea of what you should be taking with you when out walking. It is a bit dated, but you get the idea!!
Routes
Please note - no responsibility can be accepted for changes to footpaths or landscape since these routes were published. These routes are a guide only and should be checked against an up to date map before leaving.
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Brough Law |
Hillfort Walk |
Black Hag |
Windy Gyle |
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| Dunstanburgh | Hadrians Wall | Simonside A | Simonside B |
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| Chillingham | Hedgeley Hall | ||
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- Hedgeley Hall Estate Walk is the closest to the centre. It is literally across the road. It is part of the Country Stewardship Scheme set up by DEFRA. Cross the road outside the centre and take the first right. You will be at the Orange marker on the map next to Brandon White House.
- Hillfort Walk - the full route is marked with the bold line. Alternative shorter routes (or escape routes) are marked with dotted lines.
- Simonside B - there are a number of footpaths/tracks around Simonside. There is a large board showing all of the routes and route difficulty at the main car park, where the map states 'Forest Walks'.