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OSM map layer · LineString
54.92, -2.08 · rel 12642913
54.92, -2.08 · rel 12642913
Way of Light
29,1 km from start to finish through urban area.
Northumberland · 54.92°N ·
2.08°W
29,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
2× viewpoint
1× ruins
Pant
monument ·
on the route
29,1 km
100%
Temperley Memorial Fountain
monument ·
on the route
29,1 km
100%
Hexham War Memorial
monument ·
29 m off route
29,1 km
100%
Lt Col GE Benson
monument ·
102 m off route
29,1 km
100%
Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve
viewpoint ·
127 m off route
29,1 km
100%
Lime kiln at Lead Mill
ruins ·
178 m off route
29,1 km
100%
Raptor watchpoint
viewpoint ·
324 m off route
29,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Way of Light is 29.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Way of Light takes approximately 7h 15min to complete.
No, Way of Light is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Way of Light starts near coordinates 55.0205, -2.1001.
Way of Light is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Way of Light is maintained and managed by Northern Saints Project.