Comb Hill

The walk up Comb Hill rewards you with views that stretch across the Tyne Valley and far beyond - on a clear day you can see right into Scotland. It's a proper hill rather than a mountain, around 1,700 feet, which means it's steep enough to feel like an achievement without requiring technical kit or a full day's commitment.

From Hexham, you're looking at a straightforward approach through moorland and rough grass. The path is well-trodden but can be boggy after rain, so decent boots are worth having. Allow a couple of hours up and down if you're moving at a decent pace, longer if you want to linger at the top and soak in the landscape.

This works brilliantly for hill walkers who want something satisfying but not punishing, and families with older kids will find it manageable. The views alone make the climb worthwhile - you get that moment where the landscape suddenly opens up and you realise why people bother hiking at all. The moorland setting means there's nothing to explore once you're up there beyond the vistas themselves, so don't expect a café or an Iron Age fort to poke around.

If you're based at one of the nearby glamping spots - Wild Northumbrian Tipis or GlamPods - this makes an ideal morning outing before heading into Hexham for lunch. It's the kind of walk that clears your head properly, gets your steps in, and doesn't eat into the rest of your day.