Hillfort Round

Northumberland

This upland walk over rough terrain involving some 6,000ft of ascent visits thirteen Iron Age Hillforts in the Cheviot Hills to the north of the Cheviot. Good navigation skills are required for this LDWA Anytime Challenge. An alternative route from Wooler, adding some 2 miles, is described. Background on the hillforts along with a route description is available as a download or from the Northumbria Group.

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Details:

Path Type:	Anytime Challenges
Attributes:	Anytime Challenges Very Challenging Moorland Heritage
Start and Finish:	NT893280 - Hethpool, Northumberland

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Route Description - PDF	Hillfort Round  (LDWA Northumbria Group )
Certificate	Certificate for Hillfort Round  (LDWA Northumbria Group )

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