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!
Elizabeth A.
A winter walk contrasting moors, riverside and fields around Allenheads.
This walk climbs by minor road and footpath onto Byerhope Moor where we follow a good track contouring around Byerhope Raceground. We pass a prominent currick with views across the East Allen towards Killhope Law, and several ruined farmsteads dotting the hillsides. We descend to Fell View and follow the River East Allen via St Peter's churchyard and Corn Mill to Spartylea Bridge.
Our return is across fields via Elpha Green with views into the isolated Swinhope Valley. At Swinhope Mill we climb to White Ridge. We make our way down across fields to Hammer Shields, Dirt Pot and around the edge of School Plantation.
A mix of good tracks, field and riverside paths, with some short sections on minor roads. One field with rough ground near Swinhope Mill.
Enjoy a warming cuppa at the Hemmel cafe in Allenheads.
Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Liz, through the contact box above - and remember to include your mobile number in the e-mail. Please check your spam folder for any replies.
Booking opens on Monday, 15th December.
Please park in the free car park at Allenheads (the old Allenheads Mineyard). Car sharing is advised. We try to offer an informal share from the Wentworth car park in Hexham - please contact the walk leader if you are interested (driver or passenger).
