Alwinton and the River Alwin

AlwintonThis walk is steeped in history, taking in part of the Clennel Street route, one of many trackways in the border hills frequented in times past by cattle drovers, shepherds, pedlars and whiskey smugglers.

Grade: Medium.
Length: 4.7miles (7.8km).

Points of interest

This historic route is now a favourite route for walkers running for 12.5miles /19kms from Alwinton to Cocklawfoot at the head of the Bowmont Water in Scotland.

Northumberland National Park has been involved with local landowners in a tree planting scheme.The trees are primarily deciduous - oak, ash, rowan and hazel. The conifer forest that you can see along the route is Kidlandlee - planted in the Second World War it is now owned by the Forestry Commission.

Local facilities

Food is available at Clennell Hall and the Rose & Thistle Inn at Alwinton.The Star Inn at Harbottle hosts a local craft shop during the summer months.

Further tourist information and shops and services are available in Rothbury.

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GPS download

Download the GPS route for this walk (GPX format).

Please note: this GPS route has not been walked, and is only to be used as a guide. Always take the correct map with you.