Set in scenic Liddesdale, Newcastleton is a perfect place to enjoy a range of walks for the outdoor enthusiast or the family.  

There are numerous walks around the village and surrounding countryside offering different degrees of difficulty.   Whether you enjoy a short walk round the village exploring the history of the settlement, a more adventurous walk across the English Border or a trip into the forest to watch the wildlife and enjoy the scenic views – we have it all and its on your doorstep.

We provide a comlimentary locla walks booklet on your arrival, further walks are available on the visitnewcastleton web site.

Kielder Water & Forest Park is 30 minutes drive and offers some stunning scenery and beautiful walks. 

They have recently completed the lakeside path network, a loop of 28 miles of pathways circling the lakeside.  This picutre is of Lewis Burn Bay looking particularly tranquil. 

Take a packed lunch and walk one of the many way marked routes around the lakeside.

Flora & Fauna   We are surrounded by beautiful countryside with stunning views regardless of the season but if you take a moment to pause and look closely you will discover a wealth of flora and fauna. 

The hills are full of moorland birds as well as Meadow Pipits and Skylarks. Sit a while and you will hear the sound of Curlew, spot a Lapwing or a Snipe. 

Holm Hill which sits above the village is a designated site of scientific interest (SSI)

It is a mass of uncultivated land and as such hosts some spectacular wild and rare flowers. 

There is a wide variety of wild orchids – eight at the last count.  We have adopted the Butterfly Orchid as part of our village logo.    If you visit towards the end of June you will spot them along with the Globe Flower a bright yellow marigold of very distinctive appearance.