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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!

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

This walk takes us to the lands north of Haydon Bridge and promises spectacular views across the Tyne valley.

The route is via Plunder Heath, New Alston and Chesterfield, then across Haydon Fell towards Settlingstones (the site of a mining community until 1969 - see link for co-curate photos). We return along the Haresby Road to Holm Bank, Prior House and Whinnetley Farm from where we cross to Hill House and enter Haydon Bridge via Peelwell. 

A mix of field and moorland paths, tracks and country lanes.

Sunday, 30 March 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Booking opens on Monday, 24th March.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 84238 64424
Nearest postcode:
NE47 6JG
what3words:
stiff.robes.barmaid
Start time:
10:15 am

Please meet on Church Street in Haydon Bridge. Please park courteously in the village. Car sharing is recommended.

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