Five short weekend walks for families in Northumberland
From its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches to its rugged hills and crags, we are fortunate enough have it all.
With the summer holidays fast approaching, parents and grandparents seeking an outdoor escape for their children and grandchildren will be planning their days out.
However, little legs can tire easily so here’s our guide to the top five short(ish) walks for families.
1. Dunstanburgh Castle.
Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle The walk is flat (although a little rocky in places) and easy for little legs. National Trust members can visit the castle for free. Note the nearby Greymare Rock. From April to August it's a breeding spot for kittiwake and fulmar. The walk is 1.3 miles in each direction. Photo: No
2. Bolam Lake, Northumberland.
Bolam Lake Country Park has lakeside, woodland and open grassed areas for all to enjoy with the attractive lakeside walk being accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Photo: gm
3. Breamish and Ingram Valley in the Northumberland National Park
A leisurely walk along quiet valley roads, suitable for less able users/pushchairs, from Ingram along the River Breamish and past Reaveley Farm. Photo: Jane Coltman
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The walk start point is 5km/3miles west of the A697 Powburn to Wooler road. Leave the A697 at the junction signed Ingram, 1 mile/1.6km north of Powburn. Follow the valley road for 3 miles, on crossing the River Breamish park in the Ingram Bridge Car Park immediately on the left. To reach the National Park Visitor Centre, follow the signed Woodland Walk through the wicket gate. Photo: Jane Coltman