Norham Walks
This Northumberland village is located on the River Tweed next to the Scottish border.
This walk from the village takes you along the river to the neighbouring village of Horncliffe, visiting the historic Norham Castle on the way.
Starting in the village head north to meet up with the riverside path. Follow the trail east and you will soon come to the castle ruins which are run by English Heritage. It's a signficant site, dating back to the 12th century and designated as a Grade I listed building. It was regularly besieged by the Scots including Robert the Bruce during the 14th century.
After exploring the castle you continue east past St Thomas' Island before coming to Horncliffe. The settlement is notable as the most northerly village in England.
You can extend the walk by continuing east all the way to Berwick where you can pick up the Berwickshire Coastal Path. Head west to Coldstream and you could explore the lovely Hirsel Estate.
Please scroll down for the full list of walks near and around Norham. The detailed maps below also show a range of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the area.
Postcode
TD15 2LB - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsNorham Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Norham
- Berwick Walls Walk - Explore the Elizabethan town walls of Berwick-Upon-Tweed on this interesting circular walk
- Berwickshire Coastal Path - Follow the Berwickshire Coastal Path from Berwick on Tweed in Northumberland, to Cockburnspath, in the Scottish Borders.
There's some spectacular coastal scenery to enjoy as you pass along the Northumberland and Scottish cliff tops - Roughting Linn - Enjoy a walk from the village of Ford to this beautiful hidden gem in Northumberland.
The walk starts at the remains of Ford castle and heads east into some beautiful countryside - St Cuthberts Cave - This walk visits an interesting Sandstone cave near Belford in Northumberland
- Kyloe Woods - This walk visits Kyloe Woods in the Northumberland National Park
- Kelso - This town in the Scottish Borders is a fine place for riverside walking.
- Stichill Linn - This walk visits the pretty Stichill Linn Waterfall in the Scottish Borders near Kelso.
- Borders Abbeys Way - Explore the Scottish Borders and visit several historical ruined abbeys on this interesting and beautiful circular walk
- Eildon Hills - This circular walk climbs to a series of wonderful viewpoints above the town of Melrose on the Scottish Borders
- Leaderfoot Viaduct - This walk takes you to the impressive Leaderfoot Viaduct in Melrose on the Scottish Borders
- Southern Upland Way - This splendid route is one of the four official Long Distance Routes in Scotland and is Britain's first official coast to coast long distance foot-path
- St Cuthbert's Way - This walk runs from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Lindisfarne Castle and Holy Island
- Scotts View - This walk visits a splendid viewpoint in the Scottish Borders, near Melrose.
- Edin's Hall Broch - This walk visits the historic remains of a 2nd-century broch near Duns in the Scottish Borders.
Pubs/Cafes
The Masons Arms is a former coaching inn and one of the oldest buildings in the village. There's a charming interior with a Younger's brewery mirror, collections of fishing gear and joinery tools and photos of bygone Norham. Inside there's a cosy fire and outside, a nice garden area. You can find them on West Street at postcode TD15 2LB for your sat navs.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For some local history you could head north to Edin's Hall Broch where you can explore the remains of a 2nd century broch while enjoying some fine views over the area.
Photos
Norham Market Cross
Norham Castle situated above the banks of the River Tweed. There were lots of corvids flying around preparing to begin nest building. J.M.W Turner painted the castle in 1845. The painting hangs in Tate Britain and is named Norham Castle, Sunrise (1845). It is luminously near-abstract and is considered to be one of the great treasures of the collection.
Green, Norham
Riverside path between Horncliffe and Norham
Under Greenhill Shiel
Ladykirk and Norham Bridge. The 19th-century Ladykirk and Norham Bridge is a late stone road bridge that connects the village with Ladykirk in the Scottish Borders.
Footpath alongside the Tweed
Horncliffe from the river bank