St Cuthbert's Church, Corsenside

The church sits alone on a hillside near Corsenside, a proper medieval survivor that feels genuinely remote despite being only a few miles from Hexham. You'll find yourself in front of a simple stone structure with real character - the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think, which is becoming rarer by the year.

Inside, St Cuthbert's has kept much of what matters. The interior is spare but authentic, with the weight of centuries hanging about the place without any of the heavy restoration that's stripped personality from so many old churches. There's a genuine sense of having stumbled onto something that's been quietly doing its job since medieval times, barely touched by modern hands.

Histor enthusiasts and walkers will get the most from this. It's not a destination that'll occupy you for hours - thirty minutes is realistic - but it rewards the detour if you're in the area. The setting itself is worth the trip, especially if you're tackling routes across the Northumberland hills. Worth timing your visit for daylight, obviously, and there's no visitor infrastructure to speak of, so pack accordingly.

If you're based at any of the nearby glamping sites like GlamPods or Wild Northumberland, or the caravan clubs at Bellingham, this makes a sensible morning walk. Pair it with a longer hike in the surrounding country and you've got a proper day sorted. Hexham's close enough for supplies and a proper lunch if needed.