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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

Allensford, HownesGill Viaduct, and The Waskerly  Way, retuning via Rowley, Whitehall and briefly The Way of Light.

Sunday, 7 September 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Booking opens on Monday, 1st September.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 07785 50199
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9BA
what3words:
shell.fictional.cyber
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet at Allensford country park (free car park). Allensford park is signed on the left from the A68 southbound as you enter County Durham. Car sharing is recommended and 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).

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