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Hexham Group

Weekly walks all year round, highly regarded footpath maintenance work and a great way to make new friends – three good reasons to join Hexham Ramblers!

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A walk of two halves - across the grouse moors above the Allendale valley, utilising shooters tracks and the old pack horse route of the Long Drag returning along the lovely East Allen riverside. Mainly easy walking with open views and big skies. 

Sunday, 1 September 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader Josie B. through the contact box above -  and remember to include your mobile number in the mail.  

Booking opens on Monday, 26 August.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 85973 45309
Nearest postcode:
NE47 9HN
what3words:
plodding.redefined.renamed
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet at the Heritage Centre, Allenheads. Turn right into Allenheads village centre, signposted from the B6295. Car sharing is highly recommended to reduce the impact of our walks on the environment.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking