Keen walker David Steel from Morpeth is used to sharing all you need to know about walks around the North East.
However David, who runs website Plan Watch Walk, has now been given the unenviable task of narrowing these down to just his top five.
He has selected a range of different types of walk, with some on the coast and some in the countryside which could be perfect to try during the bank holiday weekends in May. He has used his vast experience and knowledge of the subject to compile the list below, in order to encourage people to spend time outdoors.