Walking Britain A circuit of Doddington Moor
Introduction to Walk 2677
County/Area - Northumberland County
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 3.8 miles / 6.2 km
Ascent - 400 feet / 121 metres
Time - 2 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy
A short Northumberland walk that offers some great views south to the Cheviot Hills. Doddington Moor is home to a stone circle and many ancient cup and ring markings on stones spread across the area. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 340 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 340 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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