A strenuous circular walk of approx 10 miles mainly on open moorland on faint or non-existent tracks.
Whitfield Lough – the highest natural lake in Northumberland
The walk is based on that published by Countryfile details of which are given in: Whitfield Lough
As much of the walk is on Open Access Land, before undertaking the walk it is advisable to consult the general rules regarding walking on open access land:
https://www.gov.uk/right-of-way-open-access-land/use-your-right-to-roam
and for any specific temporary restriction that may be in place:
http://www.openaccess.naturalengland.org.uk/wps/portal/oasys/maps/MapSearch
and type “Whitfield” in the search box. Currently NO dogs are allowed on this stretch of Open Access Land.