Walking Routes in Northumberland

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Northumberland Walks
Route Name	Pic	Distance	Description
South Tyne Trail		23 miles (37 km)	Travel through the fabulous North Pennines AONB and enjoy some spectaular scenery on this shared walking and cycle path. The trail starts off at Tyne Head - the source of the River South Tyne. You then head north to Garrigill along the river passing the impressive Ashgill Force waterfall as you go. The trail continues to Alston where you will run alongside the fabulous South Tynedale Steam Railway. From Alston you head through Slaggyford and Lambley where you will pass the striking structure that is Lambley Viaduct. The final section takes you through Coanwood to the finish point at Haltwhistle rail station. This is a terrific riverside trail with moors, fells and beautiful countryside to take in.
Wainwright's Coast to Coast		183 miles (294 km)	Travel from the west coast of England to the east along this breathtaking route devised by Alfred Wainwright. The walk passes through three of England's most beautiful National Parks taking you on a tour of some of the most incredible scenery in the country. Starting at St Bees Head the route leads you into the wonderful Lake District National Park with its series of beautiful lakes and mountains. The path continues east into the Yorkshire Dales National Park with more delightful countryside to enjoy. The final stretch takes you through the splendid moorland scenery of the North York Moors National Park and then along the North Yorkshire coast to the finish point at the fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay.


Northumberland Walking Links
Name	Description
North Pennines AONB	Lots of useful information for this beautiful region
Northumberland National Park	Official site for this beautiful area
Visit Kielder Water	The Park is home to the biggest man-made lake in northern Europe and the biggest working forest in England.

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