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Usway Burn loop from Alwinton — Northumberland National Park

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Usway Burn loop from Alwinton — Northumberland National Park

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Usway Burn loop from Alwinton — Northumberland National Park

06:13

22.0km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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171 m

Alwinton Entrance, Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

Approximately ten miles to the northwest of Rothbury, at the point where the River Alwin joins the River Coquet lies the charming village of Alwinton. Alwinton is the last village …

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2.55 km

View of Simonside Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A walk along the Simonside Hills is not be missed. The views are raw and dramatic and as a Special Area of Conservation, it teems with wildlife such as curlew, …

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11.6 km

Usway Burn Bridge Crossing

Highlight • River

A super lovely bridge crossing spot over the Usway and an incredibly pretty section of trail. If you are going to have a break this is the place to take it.

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15.8 km

Usway Burn Bridleway

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This is a beautiful steep sided valley with a cracking path under your feet and a nearby bridge that makes the going very easy underfoot. Apart from that it is just beautiful!

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18.2 km

Shilmoor and View of Upper Coquetdale

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This is a tranquil and serene valley with nice views up towards Upper Coquetdale. More than anything the river Coquet is at its best and looks stunning weaving its wet tail down towards Green Side hill.

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22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

7.28 km

2.76 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

1.48 km

1.44 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Usway Burn loop from Alwinton — Northumberland National Park

Alwinton Entrance, Northumberland National Park

View of Simonside Hills

Usway Burn Bridge Crossing

Usway Burn Bridleway

Shilmoor and View of Upper Coquetdale

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