The Reivers Way: Through Historic Northumberland

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Discover The Reivers Way, a long-distance trail stretching 150 miles through the wild and scenic landscapes of Northumberland. This route takes you from Corbridge to Alnmouth, tracing the paths once roamed by the infamous border reivers.

A detailed walking guide exploring historic Northumberland and its rugged beauty.

This comprehensive guidebook covers a nine-day journey along The Reivers Way, featuring alternative routes and variants to suit your adventure. The path weaves through some of Northumberland’s most dramatic scenery, including the North Pennines, Hadrian’s Wall, Tynedale, Redesdale, the Simonside Hills, Coquetdale, and the Cheviot Hills.

The landscape is wild and sparsely populated, boasting a national park, areas of outstanding natural beauty, and a stunning heritage coastline. Along the way, you’ll find clear OS map extracts illustrating the route, plus detailed information on services and facilities to help plan your walk.

Beyond the trail itself, the guide also offers fascinating background on the local history and heritage, including insights into how the border reivers survived centuries of conflict. For those interested, there’s even information about an optional side trip to the bird reserves on the Farne Islands.

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