Longhoughton is a region situated on the Northumberland coastline, characterized by its diverse landscape. The area features dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and hidden coves along its coast, transitioning inland to rolling farmland, rocky outcrops, and tranquil woodlands. This varied terrain supports several outdoor sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. The region is located within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape, offering varied scenery for outdoor pursuits.
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4.9
(15)
95
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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171
hikers
12.0km
03:06
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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158
hikers
15.9km
04:07
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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hikers
9.34km
02:24
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.7
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160
riders
43.7km
01:47
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

51
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31.1km
01:17
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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48
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35.4km
01:30
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

44
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41.7km
01:42
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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112
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61.2km
03:32
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.3km
01:09
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
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50.3km
03:06
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.0km
01:26
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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67
runners
7.52km
00:47
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.03km
00:44
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40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.9km
01:48
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
20.1km
02:16
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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12
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42.3km
02:35
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.2km
01:42
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
50.0km
02:54
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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32.9km
01:55
240m
240m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Longhoughton offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region provides more than 60 routes for these sports.
Longhoughton features 23 hiking routes, exploring both coastal scenery and inland areas. The Hiking around Longhoughton guide provides detailed information on available trails.
Easy hiking options are available in Longhoughton, such as the "Longhoughton Loop," which is an 5-mile (8 km) trail with minimal elevation gain. The Easy hikes around Longhoughton guide lists additional accessible routes.
Longhoughton offers family-friendly hiking options suitable for various ages. The "Longhoughton and Littlehoughton Walk" is an easy route through fields and woodlands. More routes are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes around Longhoughton guide.
Longhoughton provides routes for Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. Cyclists can explore coastal paths, rolling hills, and river valleys. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Longhoughton offer specific route information.
Longhoughton is situated on the Northumberland Coastal Path, offering extensive coastal walking trails. Longhoughton Beach, also known as Sugar Sands and Howdiemont Sands, is a popular destination for its unspoiled beauty.
Trails in Longhoughton feature dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and hidden coves. Notable landmarks include the 12th-century St Peter and St Paul's church and the nearby ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. Ratcheugh Crag, a whinstone outcrop, is also a prominent natural feature.
Outdoor activities in Longhoughton are popular on komoot, with more than 38,000 visitors. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 2,700 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Longhoughton, covering various activities. Examples include Hiking around Longhoughton, Road Cycling Routes around Longhoughton, and Family-friendly hikes around Longhoughton.
Yes, some routes in Longhoughton are accessible by public transport. The Hikes from bus stations around Longhoughton guide provides specific information on trails reachable via bus.
The walking terrain in Longhoughton is diverse, ranging from coastal paths along dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches to inland trails through rolling farmland, rocky outcrops, and tranquil woodlands. The region is part of the Northumberland Coast National Landscape.
For official information regarding Longhoughton, the Longhoughton Parish Council website is available at longhoughton-pc.gov.uk. The Parish Clerk can be reached by phone at +441665830040.

