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 walk to the wooded gorge of Ashgill force and a chance to explore the mining heritage in the hills around Nenthead.
From Nenthead we follow a short section of Isaac's Tea Trail as it follows the River Nent north to the site of Haggs mine. We then climb by the large Greengill hush, and cross the side of Alston Moor to reach the remains of Bentyfield mine and the Garrigill Burn.
Our next section takes us through fields above Garrigill and up the wooded gorge to Ashgill Force (that has a drop of around 55 ft). Shortly after reaching the road at Ashgill Bridge, we take a footpath around the base of Flinty Fell, via the lovely named Seldom Seen, to the top of Ash Gill. Finally, we follow a track down along Old Carr's Burn and through the extensive disused mine workings at Nenthead.
A mix of tracks, field and moorland paths (with some patches of indistinct footpath).
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, 11th August.
Please park in the free car park at Nenthead Mine. From Hexham take the road to Catton, then the B6295 to Thornley Gate. Cross straight over at the cross roads (signposted to Carrshield 6 miles and Nenthead 10 miles). When you reach the junction with the A689, turn right to Nenthead. The car park is on the left as you enter Nenthead. 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). Public toilets are available next to the car park in Nenthead.
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