Bilsmoor Foot

The walk to Bilsmoor Foot rewards you with proper moorland views that shift with the light - one minute dramatic, the next almost melancholy. It's a landmark rather than a destination in itself, but that's precisely what makes it worth the effort if you're based around Newcastle and fancy escaping the city.

You'll find yourself at an elevated spot looking out across Northumberland's rolling terrain, the kind of vantage point where walkers naturally pause and actually take in where they are. The moorland around it is rough underfoot and exposed, so this isn't a casual stroll - it's a proper walk that demands decent boots and weather awareness. Count on two to three hours depending on your pace and which route you take in.

Walkers will get the most from Bilsmoor Foot. It's not a layered historical site or a family attraction with facilities - there's no cafe, no interpretation boards. What you get is landscape and solitude, which for some is everything. History types will appreciate being out on Northumberland's high ground, even if the spot itself doesn't tell a particular story.

If you're staying at GlamPods just outside Newcastle, this makes a solid half-day adventure in the northern moorlands. The contrast between the luxe glamping setup and a windswept moorland walk is rather appealing. Go on a clear day - the views justify it, and you'll need the visibility for navigation on rougher terrain.