GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Cateran Hole Walk

6 miles (9.8 km)

This walk visits Cateran Hole, a cave located in a crater on Cateran Hill in Northumberland.
At the intriguing site you can walk down some steps into the narrow passage of the cave and then crawl into a small chamber if you feel brave enough.
The walk starts from the car park at Hepburn Woods which lies about 3 miles to the west of the hole. From here you can follow paths east to Hepburn Crags and then on to the old Quarry on Quarryhouse Moor. Around here you will find a footpath heading south and then east across the moor to Cateran Hole. It's a rather unique location with the unusual hole in a remote location on the moors.
There are grassy verges near to the path down to the cave where you could park a bit closer if you prefer.
On the walk you will pass Ros Castle where there's a splendid viewpoint and an Iron Age Hillfort.

Postcode

NE66 2DU - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Cateran Hole OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Cateran Hole Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The nearby Chillingham Castle has some nice tea rooms where you could enjoy some refreshments after your walk. The 13th century castle also has some lovely grounds and gardens to explore.

Photos

Cateran Hole - geograph.org.uk - 4949647

Cateran Hole

Summit cairn on Cateran Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4551024

Summit cairn on Cateran Hill

Cateran Hole Interior

Cateran Hole Interior

Cateran's Hole - geograph.org.uk - 78959

Cateran's Hole. This tunnel cave is in the middle of an isolated moor. The cave extends for a very long distance under the moor. Locals say it runs from Hepburn to Chillingham Castle

Bridleway over Quarryhouse Moor - geograph.org.uk - 1509730

Bridleway over Quarryhouse Moor

Road and farmland, Botany - geograph.org.uk - 4279436

Road and farmland, Botany

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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