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Northumberland Walks

Cocklawfoot to Windy Gyle and Cheviot

Walk HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

Duration

4-7 hrs

Total Distance

14.4 miles / 23.5 kms

Total Ascent

2640ft

Fitness Level

Good

Loop walk from Cocklawfoot up to Windy Gyle Taking in The Cheviot Summit,

Gallery

Cheviots – Winter

Kings Seat Summit Trig Point
View from Cheviot Hills
View from Cheviots
Cheviots
Cheviot tops
Cheviot Hills
Kings Seat Summit Trig Point View from Cheviot Hills View from Cheviots Cheviots Cheviot tops Cheviot Hills

Route Highlights

The Cheviot Wild Goats

Superb 360 degree panoramic views

Topping out on Windy Gyle and Cheviot

Itinerary - Day Walk

Start Location – Cocklawfoot Farm TD5 8QA

What3words location –

Walking Grade – Challenging

Distance – 14.4 miles / 23.5 kms

Ascent -2640ft

Terrain – Rocky paths, Moorland, Farm tracks

Created by – Emma Emz

Maps and Information

Terrain

The terrain of all our routes can be very varied, below is a general guide to what you can expect, and not expect, on this walk:

  • Minor Roads (Tarmac / Asphalt)
  • Paved Footpaths
  • Way-marked public footpaths / bridleways
  • Grassy unpaved open fields
  • Areas of mud / standing water
  • Sandy Beaches
  • Tidal Water
  • Rocky uneven ascents / decents
  • Requirement for “Scrambling”
  • Streams / Water Crossing (wider than 1m)
  • Risk of Slipping

MAP & LOCATION

 

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