Breadcrumbs
Northumberland National Park
Northumberland National Park famed for its 'far horizons', has three distinct areas. The upland scenery and grass moorland of the Cheviots, are divided by deep burn valleys. The sharp Simonside hills at the centre of the Park contrast with the softer North Tyne and Rede Valleys. Forests now cover once open moorland above them.
Some of the best preserved sections of Hadrians Wall are in the Park, including the impressive Housesteads Fort, these can be viewed from the recently opened Hadrians Wall National Trail. The Pennine Way National Trail runs the length of the Park, and for the less keen walker the Cheviot and Simonside hills offer fine views.
The National Park Authority's management plan sets out how it will achieve national park purposes and build a more sustainable economy, one grounded in the special qualities of this National Park, notably the unspoilt natural beauty, tranquility and cultural inheritance. The management plan and further information on all aspects of the Northumberland National Park can be found of the Authority's website.
