Explore this rugged landscape with our pick of the best day walks and long-distance hiking routes in Northumberland National Park.<\/p>\n What is a national park, how many national parks are there in the UK, and where is the nearest one to you? Our guide to the UK\u2019s 15 spectacular national parks looks at the history of each, how to visit them, the best walking routes, and local wildlife to spot.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> 2.5 miles | 1.5 hours | easy\u2013moderate<\/em><\/p>\n Embrace a romantic Roman walk along Hadrian\u2019s Wall in Northumberland National Park before returning to the Twice Brewed Inn for a hearty pub feast.<\/span><\/p>\n The Route<\/strong><\/p>\n Sycamore Gap walking route and map<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> 8.2 miles | 5 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n Follow a high-level route on the Otterburn Ranges in Northumberland National Park to observe wild goats, moorland birds and perhaps, if you are lucky, rare black grouse.<\/p>\n The route<\/strong><\/p>\n Otterburn walking route and map<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> 4.4 miles | 2.5 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n The tiny village of Alwinton nestles where the plains of the middle reaches of the River Coquet begin to narrow towards Coquet Gorge. It sits on the border between the fell sandstones to the south and the volcanic Cheviot Hills to the north. Enjoy the history, geology and wildlife surrounding these\u00a0peaceful villages with a 4.5-mile countryside walk.<\/p>\n The route<\/strong><\/p>\n Alwinton walking route and map<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> 7.4 miles | 4 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n The fell sandstones of the Simonside Hills were deposited from a river delta some 330 million years ago. Weathering and erosion have led to their dominant aspect, which makes them recognisable throughout the county.\u00a0Walk through conifer forests and across heather moorland to these distinctive summits with a seven-mile hike.<\/p>\n The route<\/strong><\/p>\nLearn more about Britain\u2019s national parks<\/h4>\n
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Twice Brewed Inn and Sycamore Gap, Northumberland<\/h3>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>Otterburn Ranges, Northumberland<\/h3>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>Alwinton and Harbottle, Northumberland<\/h3>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>Simonside Hills, Northumberland<\/h3>\n
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