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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
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Overview

A South Tyne valley walk incorporating the Pennine Way and hopefully providing extensive views!

From Alston we follow the eastern side of the River Tyne north through woods and fields via Randalholm and Low Row to Williamston where we cross the river. Here we pick up the Pennine Way and follow this south via Kirkhaugh and Epiacum Roman fort (Whitley Castle) to Alston.

Refreshments afterwards at the station cafe. 

Sunday, 29 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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.  

Booking opens on Monday, 23rd June.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 93909 64094
Nearest postcode:
NE46 1QL
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

For informal car sharing to the start of the walk, please contact the walk leader and meet in the Wentworth car park (white bays) in Hexham.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 71719 46723
Nearest postcode:
CA9 3JB
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Start time:
10:15 am

Park along Station Road outside the station in Alston (on your right as you enter Alston from the A686). Car sharing is 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