Breamish Valley - Linhope Spout

Linhope SpoutPleasant walk from Hartside Farm to Linhope Spout.

Grade: Moderate
Length: 3 Miles (4.8km)

Points of interest

The largest of Britain’s waders, the curlew, is used as the logo for the National Park. It is very distinct with its downward curving bill, and can be seen out on the moors from April onwards.

Northumberland is renowned for its wide open moorland which covers about 70% of the National Park. Much of this moorland is grassy, particularly in the Cheviots with heather cover being sparse. In Northumberland the heather clad hills are called ‘blackland’ as opposed to the grass-covered ‘whiteland’.

Red squirrels can be seen on the way up to the Spout, however if you are not lucky enough to catch a glimpse of these shy creatures look out on the forest floor for the Scots Pine cones which they have been feeding on.

The domed hill in the distance, to the north west, is Hedgehope Hill, which stands at 714m and is the second highest of the Northumberland hills.

Linhope Spout is a 60foot (18m) chute of water which lands in a plunge pool 6ft (2m) wide and 16ft (5m) deep.

Local facilities

The Poacher’s Rest at Hedgeley Services just north of Powburn on the A697 serves food and drink all day.

The services has a petrol station and farm shop/butchers - Meat of Excellence. Located in Powburn village, The Plough Inn is a family-run pub serving home-cooked dishes such as fresh trout & game pie.

Refreshments, gifts and an information service is available at our National Park Centre, Ingram which is an ideal base for starting out on a number of walks or for just spending a day exploring the valley.

The centre is home to a fascinating display of local archaeology with interactive exhibits and examples of Bronze Age pottery.

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