Sunniside House

Historic Dilston Trail

Winds through the atmospheric ruins of Dilston Castle and its chapel, following gentle paths across meadows and woodland with minimal incline. Perfectly manageable for families with older children who can handle a few stiles, though buggies won't work on the uneven woodland sections. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Brilliant for history buffs—the Jacobite connections and crumbling castle walls tell a poignant tale of the 1715 rebellion, while spring bluebells carpet the surrounding woods.

Historic Fortifications Trail

Explores Corbridge's Roman and medieval defensive history on mostly flat, paved paths through the village and along the Tyne riverside. Ideal for families with buggies and young children – the route sticks to pavements and well-maintained tracks with minimal elevation gain. Dogs welcome on leads, especially near the Roman site areas. Worth doing for the atmospheric blend of ancient stonework, informative heritage panels, and riverside views, giving a compact introduction to this strategic border

Hadrian's Wall Path

Stretches 84 miles coast-to-coast from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, tracing England's most famous Roman monument. Terrain varies dramatically—gentle riverside sections, rolling farmland, and steep climbs over the Whin Sill crags with exposed moorland. Absolutely not suitable for buggies; challenging even for older children except short sections near forts. Dogs welcome but must be lead-controlled around livestock and archaeological sites. Worth it for stunning Northumberland views, world-class

Way of Light