Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site

Historic Dilston Trail

Traces the history of Dilston Castle and the Jacobite rising through gently rolling Northumberland countryside. Mostly flat to gentle gradients on clear paths and quiet lanes, suitable for families with older children who can manage 2-3 miles, though some sections may be mudgy after rain. Buggies will struggle on unpaved stretches. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth it for the atmospheric castle ruins and the fascinating story of the ill-fated Radcliffe family, with interpretation board

Historic Fortifications Trail

Explores Corbridge's Roman and medieval military past on mostly flat, paved paths through the historic village and along the Tyne riverside. Suitable for buggies and families with young children, though some cobbled sections may be bumpy. Dogs welcome on leads through the village streets. Worth it for fascinating fortification remnants, including parts of the Roman town wall, medieval bridge foundations, and interpretive panels bringing 2,000 years of military history to life in one compact walk

Hadrian's Wall Path

Spans 84 miles coast-to-coast from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, following one of Britain's most iconic Roman monuments. Terrain varies dramatically—gentle farmland, exposed moorland ridges, and steep climbs through the central section around Crag Lough and Sycamore Gap. Entirely unsuitable for buggies and challenging for young children due to length, rough ground, and stiles. Dogs welcome but must be fit and controlled near livestock. Justifiably famous for stunning Northumberland views and wa

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