Holburn, North Hazelrigg, and Belford Circular Walk

Route Description for Holburn, North Hazelrigg, and Belford Circular Walk

If you are looking to make sure that you get your steps in while taking in the natural beauty of the Northumberland landscape, then the Holburn, North Hazelrigg, and Belford Circular Walk is a great option to do so.

Setting out from the car park, you will initially make your way uphill towards St Cuthbert’s Cave, turning to the southeast just before it as you will visit the site on the return leg of the walk. From here, you will traverse the open countryside to eventually arrive at the charming village of Belford.

Reaching the Belford War Memorial, you will turn to the left and leave the village behind, once again traversing the countryside as you pass by the scenic shores of the Swinhoe Lakes and Holburn Lake. From here, follow the trail as it turns back to the southwest and climbs uphill across Greensheen Hill, where you will arrive at the site of St Cuthbert’s Cave on the edge of the forest. After visiting the site, you will make your way downhill to the west on the return to the car park.