Tag Archives: Upper Coquetdale

How to access the Coquet Valley and Cheviot Hills by car through Otterburn Military Ranges, via Dere Street

Posted on August 20, 2016 by MART IN THE HILLS

Until recently I’d assumed there was only one permissible way to reach Barrowburn and Coquet Valley by car. Along the twisty single track road from the east through Alwinton, there’s even a T sign outside the village! Then I heard of a twisty … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Barrowburn, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots routes, Chew Green, Coquet Valley car access from the west and Otterburn, Dere Street access, Otterburn Ranges Access, Otterburn routes, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale | 4 Comments

The Cheviots in winter – a walk in the snow

Posted on March 11, 2016 by MART IN THE HILLS

A quick return to the Cheviots after last weekends return to hillwalking. I’d hardly seen any snow this winter, but now the hills were glistening brightly. Whilst others were enjoying epic days in the Lakes and Highlands, this might be my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Barrowburn, Border Gate, Buffalo Mitts, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots routes, hiking, Kyloe Shin, Northumberland, Shillhope Law, Social Hiking, Trows Rd End, Upper Coquetdale, Windy Gyle route, Windy Gyle view | 10 Comments

A return to hillwalking, featuring the Cheviots, new gloves and 50 men trained to kill

Posted on March 4, 2016 by MART IN THE HILLS

Ten weeks ago whilst driving back from the Cheviot hills my trusty old Mondeo lost power up the steep road out of Rothbury. Repair would be expensive especially with an impending MOT, so the hills were out of bounds until a replacement was found. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Barrowburn, Border Gate, Buffalo Mitts, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots routes, Fairhaugh, hiking, Hindside Knowe, routes from wedder Leap, Social Hiking, The Street bridleway, Trows Rd End, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale, Windy Gyle route, Windy Gyle view | 2 Comments

A wintry weekend walk up Windy Gyle from Wedder Leap – (Cheviots 9 miles)

Posted on February 13, 2015 by MART IN THE HILLS

Another weekend Windy Gyle walk, a slightly new route and a chance to play in the snow! What could go possibly wrong, well actually nothing, it was an excellent adventure. Also the chance to show a friend the Upper Coquet … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Barrowburn, Border Gate, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots routes, Fairhaugh, Forest of Death, hiking, routes from wedder Leap, Social Hiking, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale, Ward Law, wedder Leap, Windy Gyle route, Windy Gyle view | 12 Comments

Cheviots Coquet Valley Walk from Wedder Leap, Barrowburn – The Street, Mozie Law, Windy Gyle, Clennell St, The Middle, Fairhaugh, Kyloe Shin and Shillhope Law (13 miles)

Posted on June 15, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

Nowadays I rarely have a definite route in mind when heading for the Coquet Valley, it tends to manifest itself during the drive up. This time I fancied something familiar but slightly different, so a clockwise circuit of Windy Gyle … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Barrowburn, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots routes, Clennell Street, Fairhaugh, Forest of Death, hiking, Kyloe Shin, Mozie Law, routes from wedder Leap, Shillhope Law, Social Hiking, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale, wedder Leap, Windy Gyle route | 2 Comments

Fifty Shades of Green – Cheviots Walk from Alwinton via the Pass Peth path, Shillmoor, Shillhope Law, The Middle and Clennell St (13.5 miles)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

Starting from the village of Alwinton this route covers 13 miles of typical Cheviots terrain. There’s undulating paths, dense forest, wide bridleways, rolling hills, rolling valleys and lots of rich green green grass. This was a first walk from Alwinton as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Alwinton, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots routes, Clennell Street, Fairhaugh, hiking, Kyloe Shin, Pass Peth, routes from Alwinton, routes from Shillmoor, Shillhope Law, Shillmoor, Social Hiking, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale | 5 Comments

A Favourite Walk in the Cheviots – 10 miles over Shillhope Law and Windy Gyle from Trows Rd End (Slymefoot) in Upper Coquetdale

Posted on February 13, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

This has become my favourite walk in Northumberland’s Cheviot Hills and is strongly recommended. The Upper Coquet valley is particularly attractive with small streams cutting through green rolling hills rising up to the Border Ridge & Pennine Way. Whilst lacking … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills | Tagged Barrowburn, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots, Cheviots routes, Fairhaugh, hiking, Kyloe Shin, Routes from Barrowburn, Rowhope, Shillhope Law, Slymefoot, Social Hiking, Trows, Trows Road End, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale, Windy Gyle, Windy Gyle route, Windy Gyle The Street, Windy Gyle video panorama | 5 Comments

Back in the Hills – 12 miles in the Cheviots over Shillhope Law and Windy Gyle, just me and the British Army!

Posted on November 17, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

Finally, time to be released back into the hills once again! It.s been 9 long weeks since the last trip up in the North West Highlands during summery September. So winter gear was dug out, boots cleaned, and poles extended. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheviot Hills, Northumberland | Tagged Barrowburn, Cheviot Hills, Cheviots, Kyloe Shin, Routes from Barrowburn, Rowhope, Shillhope Law, Slymefoot, Social Hiking, Trows, Trows Road End, Upper Coquet, Upper Coquetdale, Whitebridge, Windy Gyle, Windy Gyle route, Windy Gyle The Street | 2 Comments

Cheviots Walk from Slymefoot in Upper Coquetdale – Barrowburn, Uswayford, Bloodybush Edge, Davidsons Linn, Windy Gyle and Loft Hill (13 miles)

Posted on June 6, 2013 by MART IN THE HILLS

Quick Trip Report from Sunday’s 13 miler in Northumberland’s Cheviot hills. This is a variation on my previous couple of routes just to illustrate the choices available once you get to know the Upper Coquet area. I also tried the … Continue reading →