The lower tors of the Cheviots
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Northumberland in Northumberland, England, about 18.90km (11.74 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 7:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
475m (1558ft)
Descent
451m (1479ft)
Max. Elevation
530m (1738ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
926m (3037ft)
Start & End
Wooler
Distance
18.90km
(11.74mi)
(11.74mi)
Duration
~7:00h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
The Cheviot Hills are not the most accessible walking area in the UK; wild and remote, there are few buses leading you near to the bigger tops. But you can still enjoy the beauty of the place with this walk around some of the foothills on the eastern side of the range. Start and finish from Wooler.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NT993282
Start at Wooler, which has sevearl bus connections.
OS Grid NT974270
Heading southwest from the town, follow the lane leading to Brown's Law in the foothills of the Cheviots.
About 2.24 km (~1.39 miles) from 
OS Grid NT930268
A long, straight path leads you to Commonbury House. A side trip to Fredden Hill on route is an option if you are feeling fit.
About 4.40 km (~2.73 miles) from 
OS Grid NT912262
From Commonbury House, follow the track past the woodland towards Hare Law.
About 1.90 km (~1.18 miles) from 
OS Grid NT907268
Cut away from the path up to the summit of Newton Tors. From here you will get good views of the Cheviot range.
About 0.78 km (~0.48 miles) from 
OS Grid NT917278
Head northeast to the secondary summit of Easter Tor.
About 1.38 km (~0.86 miles) from 
OS Grid NT924284
Just north of Easter Tor, pick up the St Cuthbert's Way which leads back to Wooler.
About 0.92 km (~0.57 miles) from 
OS Grid NT954280
One final climb - Gains Law, just outside Wooler.
About 3.08 km (~1.91 miles) from 
OS Grid NT977273
The St Cuthbert's Way passes the track you came in on; retrace your steps back into the town.
About 2.40 km (~1.49 miles) from 
Wooler againOS Grid NT991281
Back into town to finish the walk.
About 1.59 km (~0.99 miles) from 
