Looking for adventure?
North East Guides delivers outstanding outdoor activity packages in various locations around the North East and beyond, all designed to make the most of your stay, and give you a positive outdoor experience.
Hello!! My name is James. Welcome to the North East Guides website. Thank you for reading!!
Whether you are a lifelong local, or just visiting the wonderful north of England and looking for adventure, then you have come to the right place.
NORTH EAST GUIDES is based in rural Northumberland and offers a number of courses and adventures for absolutely everyone.
I bring the knowledge and experience from having spent a lifetime in the outdoors. From my first hill at 3 years old (Rannerdale Knotts), to completing the Munros in 2019. I qualified as a Mountain Leader in 2017, and have been a member of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team since 2021. I have climbed peaks in the Alps and the Caucasus, and spent many years exploring the wilds of Australia and New Zealand, as well as a few months volunteering in Namibia and across Southern Africa. I might not have a Geordie accent, but I have called Northumberland my base since 1995, and my home since 2007.
North East Guides work almost anywhere in the North, from the Lakes and North Pennines to the Cheviots and Borders. We are happy to travel, however, and will provide guided mountain days in most parts of the UK (given the availability of mountains!).
Discover The Beauty of Northumberland
Our Services
Guided Walks
Our guided walks take place all the year round in Northumberland, the Cheviots, Hadrian’s Wall, the North Pennines, and the Lake District.
Challenge Walks
We provide a range of challenge walks, which are suitable for groups raising money for charity, or for anyone just wanting a challenge.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expeditions
We are a Licenced AAP and can provide training and assessment for your DofE Expedition. If you are in need of assessor for your DofE Expedition, please contact us.
Navigation Courses
Bronze, Silver and Gold Level NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Courses are available all year round. One-Day navigation courses are also available which are suitable as a rOne-Day navigation courses are also available which are suitable as a refresher or introduction. Night navigation or 1-1 tuition available on request.
Hill & Mountain Skills
We provide these nationally accredited courses administered by Mountain Training England.
Private Guiding
Need a guide for a National or Yorkshire 3 Peak Challenge? Or perhaps St. Cuthbert’s Way, St. Oswald’s Way, or Hadrian’s Wall Path? Get in touch to see how we can help.
Refresher Days
These days are tailored to suit the participants; some may be preparing for an upcoming assessment, others may have been deferred, and wish to fine tune their navigation, or some other area of weakness. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Other Services
If the activity you would like isn’t listed, please get in touch. We can also offer mountain biking, wild camping, and archery by arrangement.
The Team
THE TEAM (OR AT LEAST SOME OF THEM)
Accommodation
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Our Accreditations
AALA Registration Number: L14558
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