Britain’s Best Walks – North East England
Coastal walks, an amble to one of the most impressive waterfalls in England and a National Trail steeped in history, the walks featured in the North East in ITV’s Britain’s Favourite Walks: Top 100 did not disappoint.
Here are some of our favourites. Complete with walk descriptions, step-by-step instructions and maps, there’s everything you need to head out and walk the routes yourself.
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Happy walking!
The Best Walks in the North East of England
Embleton Bay, Northumberland
From Craster, this route winds around Embleton Bay. The focal point of this route is the ruins of ...
Seaham, County Durham
This linear coastal walk shows off one of England’s forgotten corners, once known for its coal. ...
High and Low Force, Upper Teesdale
This walk in Upper Teesdale takes you past two waterfalls including High Force, one of the most ...
Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland
Starting at Housesteads, Britain’s most intact Roman fort, this walk showcases the most dramatic ...
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