Hexham to Dukesfield Mill - Way of Light
Departure from Hexham (Northumberland)
The 2nd section of the walk leaves busy Hexham and follows the Devil's Water across open countryside to Dukesfield Arches.
Hexham
Departure from Hexham (Northumberland)
Explore our historic local town and its surrounding countryside.
Dipton Burn
Departure from Hexhamshire (Northumberland)
Pleasant wooded walking in our local valley.
Letah Wood
Departure from Hexhamshire (Northumberland)
An easy stroll to a Woodland Trust property.
Acomb, where South and North Tyne meet.
Departure from Acomb (Northumberland)
Nice easy walk containing disused railway tracks. It is ok for kids and doggies. Partly follows old rail tracks.
Dukesfield Arches to Blanchland
Departure from Slaley (Northumberland)
The 3rd section of the walk continues through Northumberland finishing on the border with County Durham. Start the walk by viewing the Dukesfield Arches, then continue to follow the Devil's Water to Slaley Forest. After visiting a quarry, continue to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty before finishing the walk in the pretty village of Blanchland.
Heavenfield to Hexham - Way of Light
Departure from Wall (Northumberland)
The 1st stage of this trail is a beautiful walk in Northumberland. It starts at the small church of St Oswald near Hadrian's Wall and crosses open countryside, passes through the village of Acomb before winding its way through Hexham to Hexham Abbey. There is so much to learn about the history of Northumbria along this walk.
Around Slaley
Departure from Slaley (Northumberland)
Nice little circular walk on the edge of Slaley.
Allen Banks and Staward Peel
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
Great dog friendly circular walk following the river Allen and passing by the remains of Staward Peel. Gorgeous views of the surrounding valley from the path around Staward Peel.
Housesteads Roman Fort and
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
An easy circular walk with the option to explore the Roman fort at Housesteads. The walk takes in some of the best preserved sections of the wall with great views over the dramatic landscape.
Blanchland to Edmundbyers - Way of Light
Departure from Blanchland (Northumberland)
The 4th section of the Way of Light passes through the North Pennines Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty, crossing from Northumberland into County Durham. The walk starts in the pretty village of Blanchland, crosses wild moorland sharing the route with a section of the Lead Mining Trail and finishes in the equally pretty village of Edmundbyers.
Cragend and Crow Crags from Housesteads
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
This Northumberland walk includes Hadrian's Wall and the Pennine Way. The route crosses some rough ground which can be rather boggy after heavy rain.
Derwent Reservoir
Departure from Edmondbyers (County Durham)
An easy ramble around Derwent Reservoir from Pow Hill Country Park to the Millstone Picnic area and back. Very easy walking, well signposted and with well maintained paths. Popular with day trippers, take a picnic.
Peel Crags & Winshield Crags from Vindolanda
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
This Northumbria walk explores one of the more dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall and also includes Vindolanda Roman Fort. This walk can also be undetaken using the Hadrian's Wall bus service AD122 which runs from April through to September.
Rookhope to Westgate - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
The 10th section of the Durham Round Trail links the pretty villages of Rookhope and Westgate. Leaving the coast to coast cycle route, the trail follows a section of the Weardale Way along the route of the Rookhope and Middlehope Railway as it winds its way through the Pennines to the banks of the River Wear.
Parkhead Station to Rookhope - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
The 9th section of the Durham Round Trail continues deep into the Pennines. This area was well known for lead mining and there is evidence of this along the trail. This part of the trail initially follows a ridge gradually uphill, giving amazing views across the Pennines. This showcases County Durham at its wildest. The final section of the walk drops steeply down to the pretty village of Rookhope.
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