The 3 Most Amazing Peaks around Newton-On-The-Moor And Swarland

While the region is known for rolling hills and coastal landscapes, significant elevated features include Long Crag Summit, Coe Crag, and Beacon Hill. These offer diverse experiences from accessible points with good views to more rugged climbs.

Yes, for those seeking a more rugged experience, the areas around Long Crag Summit and Coe Crag offer challenging trails. These can feature exposed rocky tracks that may become waterways during rainfall, requiring sturdy shoes and sure-footedness.

Many of the elevated points offer impressive views. From Coe Crag, you can expect spectacular views to the North and East. Beacon Hill also provides good views of the surrounding countryside, while the Simonside Hills offer panoramic vistas of their wild and rugged beauty.

You can visit Brizlee Tower, an 18th-century monument built by the 1st Duke of Northumberland. The Simonside Hills, slightly further afield, are also rich in history, featuring prehistoric rock art, Bronze Age burial cairns, and Iron Age hill forts like the one at Lordenshaw.

The best time to hike is generally during drier periods to avoid muddy and difficult conditions, especially on trails around Long Crag Summit and Coe Crag. Spring and autumn offer pleasant temperatures, while summer provides longer daylight hours.

While some areas are challenging, you can find easier walks. Swarland Wood, located on Swarland Hill, offers open footpaths and forest roads suitable for peaceful walks. For more general easy hikes, explore the routes in our Easy hikes around Newton-On-The-Moor And Swarland guide.

Given the potentially rocky, muddy, and steep terrain, especially around Long Crag Summit and Coe Crag, sturdy waterproof hiking boots are highly recommended. Layered clothing is also advisable to adapt to changing weather conditions.

Beyond hiking, the area offers various outdoor activities. You can find road cycling routes in our Road Cycling Routes around Newton-On-The-Moor And Swarland guide, and running trails in our Running Trails around Newton-On-The-Moor And Swarland guide.

While not a towering peak, Night Fold Hill offers a unique experience as a County of Northumberland Definitive List summit within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape, providing a different perspective of the local topography.

The terrain varies significantly. While some paths, like those in Swarland Wood, are open and relatively easy, trails to Long Crag Summit and Coe Crag can be steep, rocky, and very muddy, especially after rain. The Simonside Hills also offer varied terrain, including exposed tracks and forest paths.

Yes, many of the hiking routes in the region are circular. You can find several options, such as the 'Warkworth loop — Northumberland Coast' or 'Amble Harbour Pods – Warkworth Castle loop', within our Easy hikes around Newton-On-The-Moor And Swarland guide.