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Overview

A walk in the Northumberland countryside from Haltwhistle to Hadrian's Wall, west along the wall to Cawfield Quary and back to Haltwistle through Haltwhistle Dean.

Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

The walk is over mixed ground, paths, rough tracks and fields, some with quite long grass.   There were are a couple of boggy parts so waterproof boots recommended.   There are two steep assents through fields and steep stony descents at Hadrian’s Wall, people may find walking poles useful.  There were cattle in a couple of the fields so no dogs please.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 70719 64254
Nearest postcode:
NE49 9ED
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Start time:
10:30 am

Fair Hill, Haltwhistle, park near access road into Sainsbury's car park

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