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Kettles hillfort

Open accesson open access land, where the right to roam applies

Earthworks onlybanks, ditches and platforms — read the ground, not walls

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Kettles hillfort is one of eight hillforts the Albion Guide lists in Northumberland. For more of the same, Glead's Cleugh promontory fort and Dod Law camps and rock art are close by.

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Photo along the St Cuthbert's Way, a long-distance trail running from Melrose to Lindisfarne, Scotland and England.

St Cuthbert's Way

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A pilgrim's line from Melrose Abbey over the Cheviots to the tidal causeway of Lindisfarne.

0.2 km NW · Scottish Borders & Northumberland

Photo of the Northumberland National Park, a National Park in Northumberland, north east England.Iconic

Northumberland National Park

National Park near Otterburn

England's emptiest national park — big skies, Hadrian's Wall and gold-tier dark skies.

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Photo of Ad Gefrin Distillery, a distillery near Wooler, Northumberland, north east England.

Ad Gefrin Distillery

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Photo: Harthope Valley, a viewpoint near Wooler, Northumberland, north east England.Highlight

Harthope Valley

Viewpoint near Wooler

A green glacial valley climbing from Wooler into the heart of the Cheviots, threaded by the burbling Harthope Burn.

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Photo of Chillingham Wild Cattle, a visitor attraction near Chatton, Northumberland, north east England.Highlight

Chillingham Wild Cattle

Attraction near Chatton

A unique herd of wild white cattle that has roamed the Chillingham park for centuries, seen on guided tours only.

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Photo of Chillingham Castle, a castle near Chatton, Northumberland, north east England.Highlight

Chillingham Castle

Castle near Chatton

Medieval castle known for wild cattle and ghosts.

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