Hexhamshire Moors, Protected landscape in Northumberland, England
Hexhamshire Moors is a protected moorland in Northumberland with extensive bogs and heathland spreading across open terrain. The landscape features natural vegetation adapted to wet, peaty soils, creating rolling expanses of low plants and grasses.
The area was granted to establish a religious settlement in the 7th century, becoming part of a lord's territory. This early association shaped centuries of how the land was managed and controlled.
Local shepherds work the moors following farming traditions passed down through generations, their grazing practices visibly shaping the open landscape. This everyday relationship between people and land remains a core feature of how the place functions and looks.
Marked paths guide visitors through the moorland on foot, with several trails of varying difficulty. Spring and summer offer the most comfortable conditions, with longer daylight hours and active wildlife.
Rare birds like merlin and short-eared owl nest and hunt across these moors, making it a notable site for spotting them. Visitors who time their visit carefully may catch these hunters working over the open ground.
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