Northumberland trail named among UK's best walks to do this bank holiday
A Northumberland trail has been named as one of the top hikes to do this May bank holiday.
With a promising weather forecast, this long weekend is the perfect time to get out in nature for a scenic trek.
To celebrate National Parks Day on Sunday, May 24, outdoor experts from Millets have compiled a top 10 list of the best dog-friendly hikes in the UK to do this bank holiday.
Based on average user ratings, the number of reviews, and the difficulty of the trail, they have named the Simonside and Dove Crag Circular as a ‘must-visit’ walk – landing in seventh place with a score of 7.46.
Offering incredible panoramic views across Northumberland, the moderate route is around five miles long.
Starting from the Simonside Forestry car park near Rothbury, you climb through forest tracks before emerging onto open moorland. Along the way you pass Little Church Rock and Criss-Cross Rock before reaching the summit ridge.
Yorkshire route The Malham Landscape Trail took top place, followed by the Hawes End, Cat Bells and Derwent Circular in the Lake District in close second and Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Circular, also in the Lake District, completing the top three.