Places to Walk, The Cheviot Hills And The Cheviots Challenge

For some people, walking is a chore. For a lot of people, though, walking is a sport and a hobby. They enjoy it and they want to find new places that they can walk. If you're looking for new areas to stroll in, you'll want to check out the Cheviot Hills and the Cheviots Challenge. In the Cheviot Hills of Northumberland, the Cheviots Challenge is a long distance walk. Runners can also participate if they want to. It raises funds for the mountain rescue team at Northumberland National Park. There is both a long route and a short route, so if you want to participate but you feel as though it might be too much for you, you can certainly take the short route and have a great day while still supporting a good cause.

The short route is 15 miles and the long route is 25 miles, with 2000 feet and 4000 feet of climbing, respectively. They both start and end at Alwinton and include Bloodybush Edge. You have to go through checkpoints to show that you have completed areas of the course and you need to get through them by closing time. They can also provide you with First Aid if you need it, and you'll get a souvenir mug and a certificate of completion at the finish.

As part of Northumberland National Park, the Cheviot Hills are a great destination. There are picnic opportunities, a lot of places to walk, and rivers that you can paddle a small boat in or just swim and play in. There's something for just about everyone to do there. You can see archeological digs, you can get ice cream, and there are always new and interesting things to learn about the park and about other parks in the area that you might want to visit in your travels, as well. The Cheviot Hills are distinct because they're very rounded, and they were formed by lava. Mountain bikers can follow the bridleways that criss-cross the mountains and see the routes that ancient cattle drovers took.

There are also waterfalls to be enjoyed and the summit shows a great view of the surrounding area. Anyone who likes to walk or bike, and anyone who likes to see the countryside and look at nature should find that the Cheviot Hills is a great spot. Even if you're not interested in the Cheviots Challenge, you can still really enjoy the beauty of the area and all it has to offer.

This article was written by Tom Sangers on behalf of Northumberland Cottages who offer Northumberland Accommodation