Nearest train station: Chathill
Nestled deep within the Ingram Valley amidst the Cheviot Hills within Northumberland National Park, the secluded Linhope Spout is a stunning waterfall that encapsulates fantastic walking and picnic opportunities along the way.
The waterfall itself is perhaps more suited to jumping (for the brave) than actual swimming, and given it is 60 feet (18m) high and 5 metres deep that perhaps comes as no surprise! Though on a hot summer’s day what better way to cool off after a long walk through the valley?
There are plenty of walks, both long and short which end up at these first-class falls, though if you’re starting off from the most direct point – that being Hartside (as far as you can go if you’re driving) – the falls lie roughly 1.5 miles northwest and take about 45 minutes by foot and is well signposted.
How to Get to Linhope Spout Waterfall
We’ve provided detailed instructions on how to get to Linhope Spout Waterfall location by various means of transport below, as well as general travel information nearby.
By car
Enter the postcode NE66 4LY into your sat nav, which will take you to the aforementioned Hartfield Farm. You won’t be able to drive beyond this point, so park up on the roadside near the farm. Walk along the road towards the hamlet of Linhope, and you’ll then see signposts that direct you around woodland. The trail will eventually lead downhill where you’ll see another sign directing you to Linhope Spout Waterfall.
If you’re coming up through Northumberland on the A697, head west just by the River Breamish by the sign marked “Ingram” and keep driving for a few miles westward until you reach Hartside.
By public transport
Given the remoteness of this spot we don’t recommend relying on public transport. In fact, the closes you can get by train is the hamlet of Chathill, which lies on the London to Edinburgh line. From here, it’s a 45-minute drive to the spot at Hartside.
There are bus stops along the A697, with the Jubilee Hall stop serviced by the 473 and 710 routes, though from here it’s still a long walk.
By bike
Northumberland National Park has a number of attractive cycle routes, though you’ll need to dismount when you get to Linhope and then walk across the path – the trek to the waterfall is only suited for walking/hiking.
That being said, why not head south at Hartside Farm and follow the River Breamish upstream by bike?
What else is nearby Linhope Spout Waterfall?
The Cheviot Hills offer some of the UK’s most remote and incredible landscapes, and the area is a hiker’s paradise where you can even cross the border into Scotland.
In terms of wild swimming, Northumberland National Park has several waterfalls scattered around with some great rivers (such as the Tyne) that offer plenty of alternatives.