Activities at Wallington

Discover Wallington's secret garden

Soak up the atmosphere of the tranquil East Woods and discover the hidden Walled Garden, a delightful garden hidden behind high walls at the bottom of a woodland valley.

On your bike!

Visit our cycle trail and explore the beautiful Wallington from the saddle. In partnership with British Cycling and HSBC UK we’re offering low cost cycle and equipment hire for all ages, making it easier than ever to get out on the trail. Come along and discover a new way to enjoy nature on two wheels.

Cycle hire at Wallington

Did you know that you can now hire a bike when you visit Wallington? Take to the Dragon cycle trail on two wheels, enjoy the fresh air and country views as you explore the Wallington estate.

Learn to Nordic walk

Try a different form of walking and get out across Wallington in the company of a small group, led by Nordic walking instructor Julie from Strolls with Poles.

Dawn Patrol and Evening wildlife tour

Join Wallington's Red Squirrel Ranger, Glen Graham, on his dawn patrol as he heads out and about on the estate. Enjoy the wildlife rush hour in woodlands and beyond and help him with his daily "to do" list.

Walking at Wallington

Put your best foot forward on one of the many walks around the Wallington estate, from a gentle 1 mile woodland stroll to a rugged 6 mile hike.

Dragon cycle trail

Explore the wider Wallington estate on the Dragon cycle trail: pedal across Broom House Farm’s fields, whizz through the woods and enjoy far reaching views across Northumberland.

• Easy
• 20 mins
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

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
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Wannie Line walk

This circular walk will take you onto both the Wannie and Rothbury railway lines, where trains once steamed carrying Wallington's stone, lime, coal and livestock, as well as passengers.

• Easy
• 2 hours
• 6.3 miles (10.1km)

Wallington Heritage Tree trail

Wallington was the home of the Blackett and Trevelyan families for more than 300 years, and one of their great legacies is the trees they planted.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Greenleighton Moor walk

A challenging walk across moorland, around the shores of Fontburn Reservoir and past some of Wallington's oldest archaeology.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Broomhouse Farm walk

Enjoy a relatively easy circular route through woodland and grassy fields around Broomhouse Farm on the Wallington estate.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)