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Northumberland Rock Art
Rock art on Weetwood Moor

Not far from High Humbleton is one of the best sites in the UK for seeing Neolithic or early Bronze Age rock art. On Weetwood Moor you can find some of the most recognisable ancient cup and ring marked stones in the UK. At least 26 sandstone...

Salmon and sea trout leap at Hethpool Linn

Take a walk up the College Valley for a chance to see the fantastic efforts of salmon and sea trout leaping up the Hethpool Linn falls. You can either start your walk from Kirknewton or take a longer loop through the National Park from Homildon...

College Valley view from Red Cribs
College Valley

The peaceful College Valley is an unspoilt place, less frequented by visitors than some further south. They are missing out as it is truly one of the gems of Northumberland National Park. The valley is one of the five main valleys that intrude into the northern...

Auchope mountain refuge hut
Auchope refuge hut, Border Ridge, Pennine Way

Many a life has been saved by the mountain refuge huts of the Cheviots, from hillwalkers caught out by wintry conditions to a group of endurance runners completing The Spine race along the Pennine Way. The insulated mountain refuge huts are a lifeline in the wild...

Homildon hill walk

The start of an early morning hill walk from Homildon Cottage into the Northumberland National Park and around the base of Humbleton Hill. Recorded in February 2015, it was the day after we bought the cottage and a wonderful sunny winter's morning – with beautiful...

View from Humbleton Hill
Humbleton Hillfort walk

A steep climb to the summit of Humbleton Hill with its Iron Age hillfort and fantastic views. Start: Homildon Cottage Finish: Homildon Cottage Time: 30 minutes (one way - short route) Distance: 0.75 miles (one way - short route)   Climb to the summit of Humbleton Hill (historically Homildon Hill) for expansive views over Wooler and...

Path around Homildon Hill
Humbleton Hill circular

A short circular walk allowing you to get out on the moors for a brief stretch. Start: Homildon Cottage Finish: Homildon Cottage Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes Distance: 3 miles   If you've got something tasty cooking in the AGA and want to stretch your legs before settling down to eat,...

Chevy Chase Fell Race

Perhaps a lesser-known event in the runner or long distance walker's calendar, the Chevy Chase fell race organised by Wooler Running Club deserves to be up there with the most popular UK endurance trail races. A 20-mile trail route , the Chevy Chase is an unsigned navigation challenge...

Walking to Wooler
Walk to Wooler from Homildon Cottage via St Cuthbert’s Way

Follow St Cuthbert's Way to Wooler on a walk that mixes a little bit of everything: hills, fields and woods. Start: Homildon Cottage Finish: Wooler Time: 1 hour Distance: 2.75 miles If you fancy a more leisurely stroll than the direct route to Wooler – perhaps before stopping for lunch at...

Walk to Wooler from Homildon Cottage – direct route

The most direct walk to Wooler is mostly along a quiet road – aside from a short but pleasant stretch of footpath cutting a corner across a field. Start: Homildon Cottage Finish: Wooler Time: 15-20 minutes Distance: 1.25 miles   Walking at a reasonable pace, this can be done in quarter of an hour –...