Corby's Crag on the Alnwick Moor road between Alnwick and Rothbury, with unrivaled views of the Cheviots. The scene which takes in the ruined Edlingham Castle was used in the poster for the first Hobbit film. Picture by Jane Coltman.Corby's Crag on the Alnwick Moor road between Alnwick and Rothbury, with unrivaled views of the Cheviots. The scene which takes in the ruined Edlingham Castle was used in the poster for the first Hobbit film. Picture by Jane Coltman.
Corby's Crag on the Alnwick Moor road between Alnwick and Rothbury, with unrivaled views of the Cheviots. The scene which takes in the ruined Edlingham Castle was used in the poster for the first Hobbit film. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Winter walk ideas: Nine Northumberland inland towns and countryside locations in which to enjoy the great outdoors

By Andrew Coulson
Published 10th Jan 2025, 17:01 GMT
The very cold weather is set to be over shortly and so the next few days look much more promising for a winter walk.

Northumberland is blessed with plenty of beautiful towns and countryside locations.

Here are nine places where you can enjoy the outdoors in style – a combination of town and rural areas, and visitor attractions.

A view of Rothbury, which is a lovely location for a winter walk.

1. Rothbury

A view of Rothbury, which is a lovely location for a winter walk. Photo: Jane Coltman

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The Morpeth area has a number of beauty spots, including Carlisle Park.

2. Morpeth

The Morpeth area has a number of beauty spots, including Carlisle Park. Photo: Jane Coltman

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The Cheviot Hills make for a stunning hiking spot with beautiful ways of reaching them through the Breamish, Ingram and College valleys.

3. Cheviots

The Cheviot Hills make for a stunning hiking spot with beautiful ways of reaching them through the Breamish, Ingram and College valleys. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Hexham has a range of attractions.

4. Hexham

Hexham has a range of attractions. Photo: Google

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