Inspiring more walking and cycling across Northumberland
Ready, Set, Explore!
Uncover the natural beauty right on your doorstep...
Explore more, just outside your door. Whether you’re craving a quiet stroll, planning a fun family outing, or looking to stretch your legs on a longer adventure, Northumberland’s parks and open spaces are ready when you are.
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Plan your next walk, hike or cycle ride and discover the perfect park or nature trail for your adventure.
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Discover 12 stunning outdoor spots across Northumberland:
Download our new free walking book!
Are you looking for motivation to get out and about? If so, we've developed a brand new walking booklet packed with creative walking activities to help put a spring in your step!
The booklet contains ideas for 6 'creative walks' designed to inspire you to get out and explore your local area and discover the wonderful things within walking distance of your home. From memory walks, to mindful walking and even chalk walking there is something for everyone.
What is the BIG Northumberland Gear Change?
The Big Northumberland Gear Change is a local campaign to encourage us all to slow down, take stock and adopt more sustainable ways of moving around the county by walking, cycling and using public transport more often.
Reducing our reliance on cars is crucial to achieving Northumberland's net zero target by 2030. With only 13% of all journeys in Northumberland made on foot or by bike and with a third of all trips made in the county less than 5km, there is plenty of potential for us all to ditch our cars some or all of the time in favour of healthier, greener and happier ways of getting around.
