Blakehopeburnhaugh, near Rochester, Northumberland
Hindhope Linn
Waterside landscape
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Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
7.0A waterfall tucked into a wooded dell, reached by a short waymarked walk through Scots pine and larch.
Hindhope Linn earns its place for the contrast between a compact, intimate waterfall walk and the surrounding scale of Kielder Forest. The orange-marked loop adds smaller falls and woodland along the burns; steps and uneven ground mean it is not a fully accessible stroll.
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The experience
Start at Blakehopeburnhaugh and follow the orange markers through woodland to Hindhope Linn. The short loop includes steps and a detour towards the foot of the waterfall; allow time to take care on the rougher sections.
Things to do
Follow the orange-marked waterfall trail
Walk from Blakehopeburnhaugh towards Hindhope Linn, following Forestry England’s orange markers.
About 45 minutes for the loop, according to the walk guide
See Hindhope Linn
Take the path overlooking Blakehope Burn to the waterfall in its wooded dell. The walk guide describes a detour to the foot of the falls; take care on steps and uneven ground.
Notice the Scots pine and larch
Forestry England identifies old Scots pine and larch along the walk as reminders of the area's ancient forest.
Look for smaller falls along the loop
The walk guide notes other minor waterfalls along the waymarked loop.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 45 minutes
Quick Escape: walk to the linn
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Start at Blakehopeburnhaugh.
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Follow the orange markers towards Hindhope Linn.
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Pause at the waterfall, then return by the waymarked route.
Half day · Allow 1–2 hours
Make a half day of it: take the woodland loop
- 01
Begin at Blakehopeburnhaugh and follow the orange-marked trail.
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Take the loop past Hindhope Linn and Blakehope Burn, allowing time for the waterfall detour.
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Return to the starting point and use the picnic areas if they are open and available.
Verified history
Forestry England describes Scots pine and larch beside the walk as living reminders of the area's ancient forest. The supplied sources do not give further verified historical detail.
Hidden details
A waterfall detour — The walk guide describes a detour to the foot of Hindhope Linn, reached from the loop. Expect steps and take care on the descent.
More than one fall — The waymarked circuit also passes minor waterfalls along the burns, beyond the named linn.
When to go
· Not established by the supplied sources.
The supplied sources do not specify an ideal season. The toilet block is reported open April–October; verify current arrangements.
Check weather and route conditions before setting out. The walk guide notes steps, ascent and descent, and a slightly rougher, potentially muddy return section.
The route
- ascent
- About 30 m
- surface
- Clear paths; the return section is slightly rougher and may be muddy
- distance
- About 2 km / 1 mile
- duration
- About 45 minutes
- difficulty
- Easy, according to the walk guide; includes steps and ascent/descent
- waymarking
- Follow the orange markers
- route shape
- Anticlockwise lollipop loop with a detour to the foot of the waterfall; returns by the outward route
- start point
- Blakehopeburnhaugh, at the northern end of Kielder Forest Drive
- parking start
- The walk guide reports a car park at Blakehopeburnhaugh. Verify current arrangements before travelling.
- shorter alternative
- Walk to the waterfall and return by the outward path rather than completing the loop; check the route locally.
- Hindhope Linn waterfall
- Blakehope Burn
- Minor waterfalls along the loop
- Scots pine and larch
What to look for
Look for the waterfall’s mossy lip and the wooded dell around it. Notice the Scots pine and larch described by Forestry England, and watch for smaller falls along the waymarked loop.
Best time to go
Check conditions before visiting; the available sources do not establish a best season.
No best time of day is established by the supplied sources. Check weather and access conditions before setting out.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
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Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
Forestry England identifies Blakehopeburnhaugh as the starting point for the waterfall walk. Follow the forest road past Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm, then take the path overlooking Blakehope Burn. Check current access and conditions before travelling.
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Parking
A car park is reported at Blakehopeburnhaugh by the walk guide. Confirm current parking arrangements before travelling.
Toilets
Forestry England reports a toilet block at Blakehopeburnhaugh, open April–October.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row says the entrance is not wheelchair accessible. The walk guide describes steps, ascent and descent, and a rougher return section; check current conditions before visiting.
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Around Hindhope Linn
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
