Brigg Hill

The walk up Brigg Hill rewards you with views that stretch properly far - on a clear day you can see right across Northumberland's rolling terrain, and the effort getting there feels worth it. It's not a slog, more of a steady incline that takes the better part of an hour depending on your pace and where you start from. The peak itself sits close enough to Newcastle that you could knock this out as a half-day excursion, though the landscape around here feels entirely removed from the city.

Walkers will get the most out of Brigg Hill. It's the kind of walk that's manageable for most fitness levels without being boring for seasoned hikers - there's proper walking to do, but nothing that demands scrambling or technical footwork. The views from the top justify the climb, especially if you time it for late afternoon when the light's golden and the visibility cuts through any haze.

Families with older kids would manage it fine, though younger ones might need persuading on the way down. The terrain is straightforward, no dodgy scrambles or exposed edges. Allow two to three hours total if you're not rushing.

Stay at one of the glamping spots nearby - GlamPods is only two miles away, or Wild Northumberland at three - and you've got a proper base for exploring the wider area. Bellingham Camping just under six miles out gives you more traditional options. The walk slots nicely into a broader Northumberland walking holiday; it's not overshadowed by other peaks in the area, just a solid, satisfying climb.