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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

A walk of two halves.  The first part heads north, following shooters' tracks across the grouse moors above East Allendale to Hangman Hill on the edge of Lilswood Moor, before returning to the valley along the Long Drag – one of a number of paths once trodden by teams of packhorses taking lead to Tyneside and the north-eastern ports.  The second part of the walk winds its way back to the start 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:
4:00 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, 26th 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, which is signposted from the B6295. Car sharing is highly 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