Chew Green Roman Camp Walk
Northumberland
This dog friendly walk climbs from the Buckham's Bridge car park at the head of the upper Coquet road onto the Border Ridge and follows the Pennine Way south to Chew Green, the most extensive Roman marching camp complex in Britain. The earthworks sit in a wide bowl of moor with the Scottish border running just above, and the loneliness of the place is the whole point.
Dogs are welcome but this is open hill-sheep country and active MOD training ground, dogs must stay on a short lead throughout and you must obey the red-flag warnings displayed at the Buckham's Bridge gate before setting off. Underfoot the Pennine Way is mostly flagstone causeway and grass with peat-hag detours either side, no facilities at all once you leave the car park and no reliable drinking water for the dog so carry plenty. The reward is a feeling of remoteness that almost no other walk in England matches.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 9.0 km (5.6 miles)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Duration
- 3 hr 30 min
- Walk Type
- Moorland, Historic
- Route Type
- Out and Back
- Off Lead Potential
- Low
- Livestock Risk
- High
- Facilities
- None on site or on route; nearest pubs and shops in Rothbury 25 km away.
- Parking
- Free Northumberland National Park car park at Buckham's Bridge (around 15 spaces, no charge).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chew Green Roman Camp Walk dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk, though it carries a rating of 6 out of 10 for dog friendliness. The main considerations are that it passes through active MOD training ground and open hill-sheep country, so there are some important rules to follow before and during your visit.
Can dogs be off lead at Chew Green Roman Camp Walk?
No — dogs must stay on a short lead throughout the entire walk. This is active sheep grazing land and an MOD training area, so there's no flexibility on this one regardless of how well-trained your dog is.
What should I know before visiting Chew Green Roman Camp Walk with my dog?
Before setting off, check the red-flag warnings displayed at the Buckham's Bridge gate, as MOD training activity can affect access. There are no facilities whatsoever once you leave the car park and no reliable drinking water on the route, so bring plenty of water for your dog. The walk is also genuinely remote — the nearest pubs and shops are in Rothbury, around 25 km away — so come well prepared.
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