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Gains Law & Wooler Common loop — Northumberland National Park

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Gains Law & Wooler Common loop — Northumberland National Park

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Gains Law & Wooler Common loop — Northumberland National Park

04:03

14.5km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.42 km

Gains Law Summit

Highlight • Trail

Gains Law is a majestic moorland summit close to the Monday Cleugh Iron Age hillfort. Rugged and beautiful at all times of year, in summer it is carpeted in vibrant purple heather. The St Cuthbert's Way winds along the hill.

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11.4 km

Footbridge Over the Carey Burn

Highlight • Bridge

The little footbridge over the Carey Burn where it is joined by the Broadstruthers Burn is a lovely place for a picnic.

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

3.25 km

990 m

828 m

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.68 km

3.79 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

24°C

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Gains Law & Wooler Common loop — Northumberland National Park

Gains Law Summit

Footbridge Over the Carey Burn

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