Walk · Northumberland

Clennell Street and Barrow Scar from Alwinton

Alwinton
Alwinton Lords Seat 392m River Coquet N 880 YD © OpenStreetMap contributors
8.1MILES
4h 30mON FOOT
400mCLIMB
CircularSHAPE
The route A-road B-road Lane Track Path Water Woodland
Off-road 94% 6% shares tarmac with cars
Field & moor path 46%Lane & track 48%Road with traffic 6%

Our drawing of the route, over road and path data from OpenStreetMap. It shows where the walk goes and what it goes through. It is not a survey and not a navigation aid — carry OS Explorer on the hill. Off-lead information here is what walkers reported or what signage allows — never our advice. Whether and when a dog is off the lead is the owner’s decision and legal responsibility; keep dogs under control near livestock and follow signs on the day.

Starts at
Alwinton National Park car park, at the edge of the village
Parking
Free National Park car park with toilets, about 30 spaces; the last parking in upper Coquetdale and busy with walkers on Bank Holidays
Directions to the start →

Eight miles and 400 metres of climbing in four and a half hours, up the medieval drove road of Clennell Street to Copper Snout, down into the Alwin valley and back over Barrow Scar above the Coquet gorge. Start at the National Park car park at Alwinton, free with about 30 spaces, which is the last parking before the military ranges and the last building of any kind is the Rose and Thistle in the village. This is as remote as English walking gets: much of the ground is Ministry of Defence land where access is only permitted when no red flags or lamps are flying, there is no phone signal in the valleys, and the fell is grazed by hardy sheep with ground-nesting curlew from March to July, though the Alwin gives good water.

THE SMALL PRINTPart of the route crosses the Otterburn military training area, where public access on the marked paths is only permitted outside firing times and when no red flags or red lamps are displayed; check the MOD firing times first. Grazed fell with ground-nesting curlew and lapwing, leads from March to July.

House rules, decoded

Livestock — leads on
Off-lead allowed
REGION · NORTHUMBERLAND
GRID · 55.3475, -2.1280
SOURCE · HTTPS://WWW.GOV.UK/GOVERNMENT/PUBLICATIONS/OTTERBURN-FIRING-TIMES
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Bridge End Cottage
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Bridge End Cottage

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Located in the peaceful hamlet of Alwinton this cottage s wonderful original features have been lovingly retained with a brand-new wing added to create light and provide even more floor space. It lies in the Coquet Valley known to visitors walkers and cyclists for its easy access to many local attractions including the Cheviot Hills Harbottle Woods the Northumberland National Park and the award-winning Dark Skies Park. Alnwick Castle is also nearby and the many beaches and seaside villages that Northumberland has to offer are less than one hours drive away. The hamlet is home to a historic pub/restaurant with a beer garden offering the perfect watering hole just a stone s throw from the property. The single-storey cottage has a real wow factor. Enter into a small lobby/boot room before stepping through to the open-plan lounge which has an impressive glass window wall offering breath-taking countryside views. Relax on the sofa or armchair in front of the warming wood burning stove which is set in a feature fireplace. Here you can enjoy watching the TV a Blu-ray or DVD while you ll also find some good maps if you wish to spend your evenings planning your next outing. The dining area has seating for four while the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could need during your stay; an electric oven and ceramic hob microwave fridge with icebox and even a dishwasher. Step into the impressive master bedroom which boasts beautiful garden and countryside views. Here you ll find a super-king-size zip-and-link bed which can be made into twin beds on request. The second bedroom is a twin with two single beds while there is also a third bedroom for a fifth guest. From the lounge enter the bathroom which has a bath with shower over and WC. Also available for guests with children: travel cot high chair bed guard and a fun toy box. Head outside into the large enclosed garden where kids will be delighted to find a low level wooden tree/play house accessed by a short wooden ladder. There s also a patio area with an outdoor dining table and seating so you can enjoy an al fresco dinner whilst taking in the view. The shed contains some outdoor games including garden boules and a croquet set and you can also store bicycles here. To the front of the property is off-road parking for one car while additional parking is available on the green opposite towards the pub. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 zip and link super king size (which can be made into twins on request) 1 twin and 1 single. 1 bathroom. Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge with icebox, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Wood burning stove (initial supply provided, additional can be purchased nearby in Rothbury). Smart TV, Blu ray, DVD, iPod dock and CD/radio. Secure bicycle storage in garden. 2 dogs welcome please note that the neighbouring property has free range chickens. Property benefits from an outside tap to help clean off your dog. Off road parking for 1 car available. Additional parking on the green opposite. Shops 2 miles; pub within walking distance. Due to the rural location and as is common in Northumberland National Park, phone signal may be limited. However, there is a house phone for use in emergencies..

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Clennell Street, Alwinton

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A medieval drove road climbing out of Alwinton over the hills to the Border ridge, still a green track for most of its length. Alwinton is the last village in upper Coquetdale: beyond it there is no fuel, no shop and no signal, and the Otterburn military ranges lie to the east with live firing on published days. Leads on for sheep and nesting birds, and turn back early rather than late.

Livestock — leads on
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Rose and Thistle

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