Raven's Crag

The walk up to Raven's Crag takes you through proper Northumberland moorland, and once you've made the effort, the view across the Tyne Valley justifies every step. It's the kind of spot where you can see for miles on a clear day - the landscape rolling away in all directions with a real sense of being up there, away from everything. The crag itself isn't dramatic in the Alpine sense, but there's something about the openness that gets to you.

Walkers will get the most out of this. It's straightforward enough for families with older kids who don't mind a decent trek, though younger ones might find the uphill stretch tedious. Allow a good hour each way, longer if you want to properly sit and take it in. The ground can be boggy in places - proper fell walking territory, so boots are a good idea.

Timing matters here. Come when the weather's settled and visibility is decent, otherwise you'll be staring into cloud. Early morning or late afternoon light transforms the moorland into something altogether more interesting. Hexham's your nearest town for supplies or a coffee afterwards.

If you're based at one of the nearby glamping spots - Herding Hill Farm, Hadrian's Wall Campsite or Panoramic Pods - Raven's Crag makes for a proper half-day excursion. It's not a casual ten-minute detour, but as part of a longer walking holiday in the area, it's well worth the route.