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Walk 1200 - Windy Gyle from Coquet Valley

Nat Park   Northumberland
County/Area   Northumberland
AuthorLou Johnson
Length7.5 miles / 12.2 km
Ascent1550 feet / 470 metres
Grademoderate

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Windy Gyle is the key objective for this walk in the deserted hills of Northumbria. Starting in the beautiful Coquet Valley the walk crosses wild moorland and includes a section of the Pennine Way.

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