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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!

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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 lovely walk through ancient woodlands and back through farmland at Gingle Pot, Harsondale and Sillywrea, before returning to the river at Plankey Mill.

Sunday, 15 February 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
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 'Get in touch about this walk' box on the right hand side of this page above - and remember to include your mobile number in the e-mail.  Please check your spam folder in case replies go there.

Booking opens on Monday, 9th February.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 79808 64044
Nearest postcode:
NE47 7BP
what3words:
lurching.pastels.metals
Start time:
10:15 am

Please meet at the National Trust carpark at Allen Banks (free parking for those with an NT member in the car - please bring membership card!). Car sharing is advised. We try to offer an informal share from Hexham - please contact the walk leader if you are interested (driver or passenger).

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