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!
Crossing the River Gelt, we go up to a delightful green track to Gairs colliery and the industrial heritage of Geltsdale. We then join the ‘Old Coal Road’ from Hallbankgate to Newbiggin, cross Old Water Bridge and go round the head of the valley to the New Water river. Entering access land on Cumrew Fell, we reach a fine viewpoint over the Eden valley towards the Lake District on Cardunneth Pike (a Bronze Age burial cairn). Our return takes us back to the valley over Hespeck Raise and access land.
Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Liz, through the contact box above.
Booking opens on Monday, 26th June.
Roadside parking at Jockey Shield. From Brampton take the B6413 into Castle Carrock and turn left at the sign to Geltsdale (near the Duke of Cumberland pub). Follow this single track road for 1 mile. Park on the verge as the road turns sharp right (at Jockey Shield). Parking is limited but there is some alternative verge parking back towards Castle Carrock. Car sharing is recommended
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