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Visiting Cragside with your dog

We love dogs at Cragside and they are welcome in all of our outdoor spaces on the estate. Here you will find some useful tips for your visit.

Now open: Nelly’s Moss lakes walk

Enjoy a family-friendly flat walk around two of Cragside’s historic lakes. The lakes were engineered by Armstrong and formed part of his pioneering hydro-electricity system. The lakes are home to lots of wildlife. Look out for frogs and toads crossing your path and even herons dipping their feet in the water. There's an alternative route for buggies and pushchairs too.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

Christmas at Cragside

Make memories this December and enjoy a festive day out with all the family. The House has decked the halls and trimmed the trees, you can join Percy the Park Keeper on some winter adventures and discover a new corner of Cragside on a winter walk in the woods.

CLOSED: Lime walk

Explore Cragside's industrial past, taking in the quarry, stone cutting bench and shepherd's hut

• Challenging
• 35 mins
• 1.75 miles (2.8km)

CLOSED: Views of Cragside walk

Take a hilly walk into the middle of the estate, encountering classic views across Cragside and the surrounding countryside.

• Moderate
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

CLOSED: Peach walk

Discover the Labyrinth then cross over by Nelly's Moss north lake and take a scenic woodland route past the ingenious engineering of the flume

• Moderate
• 1 hour
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

CLOSED: Yellow walk

Walk past interesting rock formations on this challenging but rewarding route. The walk is particularly pleasant when the azaleas are in bloom in May

• Challenging
• 45 mins
• 1.25 miles (2.0km)

CLOSED: Purple walk

Take this trail to discover the exposed crag that gave Cragside its name, and walk amongst towering fir trees on this moderate route with a short uphill climb

• Moderate
• 30 mins
• 1.25 miles (2.0km)

CLOSED: Orange walk

This challenging walk takes in the drained Blackburn lake and the marvels of the old quarry.

• Challenging
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.25 miles (5.2km)

CLOSED: Gun walk at Cragside

Take a challenging stroll through the heart of Cragside and enjoy some of the estate's most stunning highlights.

• Challenging
• 2 hours
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Family fun at Cragside

There are plenty of family adventures to be had at Cragside. Have fun with 50 things, explore the woodland, get lost in the Labyrinth, head out on a family walk, build a den, visit the Young Engineer’s zone, get messy on the Barefoot Walk and whizz down the slide in the Adventure Play Area! Visiting us on a rainy day? Don't worry! There's still plenty of fun to be had.

Armstrong trail at Cragside

The Armstrong trail takes in some of the most dramatic scenery at Cragside. Follow the flow of water around Armstrong's man-made Tumbleton Lake, stroll along meandering path that hugs the Debdon Burn and stand at the foot of some of the tallest trees in the country before climbing the stone steps of the Rock Garden towards the House.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Inspiration Trail at Cragside

Delve into the scientific mind of William Armstrong on a walk through the heart of Cragside. After a stroll between the trees to Slipper Lake and a short rest on nearby picnic benches, you continue on to a route with inspirational quotes from Armstrong's speeches carved into the rock. This route culminates in a breathtaking view overlooking the rolling hills of Northumberland a beyond.

• Moderate
• 45 mins
• 1.25 miles (2.0km)

Walking at Wallington

Please note the Greenleighton Moor walk at Wallington is currently closed due to storm damage. The team are working hard to reopen it as soon as possible, please check back for updates.

River walk at Wallington

Walk along the banks of the River Wansbeck, explore the woods and see what wildlife you can spot on this riverside walk.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.6 miles (4.15km)

Dragon cycle trail opening

The new family friendly Dragon cycle trail at Wallington will open on May 28 and 29 with a celebration of pedal power; bring your bike to join in the fun.

Five brilliant reasons to bring your bike

5 brilliant reasons to bring your bike to Wallington to discover the Dragon Cycle Trail this year.

Rothley lake, a hidden gem

To the north of the Wallington estate in Northumberland lies Rothley Lake a hidden gem abundant with wildlife and plants just waiting to be explored.