Region guide

Northumberland

Northumberland ceremonial county covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.

Northumberland mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Difficult

Northumberland Three Peaks Route

Northumberland Three Peaks links The Cheviot, Hedgehope Hill, and Killhope Law as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 3 days.

  • Distance67.7 km
  • Days3 days
  • High point815M

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Route access point

Northumberland Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the Northumberland Three Peaks route on the approach to Killhope Law. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

Route access point

Northumberland Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the Northumberland Three Peaks route on the approach to The Cheviot. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.