Walking along the River Tyne
There are occasional sections of footpath along the river bank which are open to the public. However, much of the way sits on private land and therefore nearby trails and foothpaths should be used, many of which run through woodland and scrub habitats which are very interesting to spot local wildlife.
The South Tyne Trail follows some of the river bank past Featherstone Castle.
The Pennine Way is a 270 mile designated National Trail from Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders to Edale in Derbyshire, of which almost 75 miles pass through Northumberland; this section from Kirk Yetholm to Alston, via the South Tyne Valley, can be achieved in just six days, but it is recommended that an official guide book be used to find the route. The 62-mile St. Cuthbert's Way is another walk which also meets the Pennine Way.
There are lots of guided walks led by local groups which follow or cross the River, should you want more time to concentrate on the wildlife rather than the route.
Kielder Water and Forest Park, close by, has numerous walks which start from points along its 27 miles of lake shoreline.
Walking routes
Towpath Stoppages
There are no stoppages reported at this time.
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