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Scenic spots in Northumberland

Staggering scenery
Rushing waterfalls, an ancient Roman wall, barely-trodden bays and sweeping, rugged hills; Northumberland’s scenic spots are tough to beat. In fact, the county is essentially one big scenic spot, and we’ve just picked some of the best places to visit to help you when you visit Northumberland.

See things from our point of view

We have coastal viewpoints overlooking impressive castles, sandy beaches and islands in the North Sea, hidden gem beauty spots where trickling streams and waterfalls make for a peaceful escape, and breathtaking, countryside views where historical sites and towering cliffs sit in the distance.
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Northumberland Coast

Northumberland’s coast is so breath-taking, dramatic and precious that it is safeguarded as a designated National Landscape. Endless beaches, quiet bays and drifting dunes sit along the stretch from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Amble.
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North Pennines

Prepare to be blown away by the intense views of the North Pennines, one of the most remote and unspoilt places in England. This landscape of tumbling waterfalls and vast heather moors, where peatlands meld with ancient hay meadows, holds the double accolade of being a designated National Landscape and Britain’s first UNESCO European and Global Geopark.
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Picture perfect towns and villages

Admire some of the most beautiful places in Northumberland in our towns and villages with quintessentially English cobbles, red phone boxes and independent shops with flower-filled entryways that sit prettily across the county.

Vast, sweeping valleys​

Find the perfect spot for your picnic basket in our valleys, home to ancient hill forts, spectacular waterfalls, picturesque rivers and winding hiking trails.

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Ingram and Breamish Valley

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Coquet Valley

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Countryside

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Hadrian's Wall and the Tyne Valley

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Redesdale

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Allen Valleys

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The North Tyne Valley

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National Park landscapes

Awe-inspiring Northumberland National Park’s staggering Cheviot Hills, stunning sections of countryside, astounding Hadrian's Wall, outstanding walking routes and scenic vistas are waiting to be admired. Roman ruins such as Chester's Roman Fort, Vindolanda, third century Roman temples and a number of other historical sites await here.

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