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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

Explore the moorland above Baybridge to Slayley and to the Devil's Water. 

We head east through Blanchland, and follow the route of "A Pennine Journey" via Pennypie House to Slaley Forest. We then head west through the forest, to cross Embley Fell, Burntshieldhaugh Fell, and Bulbeck Common. Crossing Birkside Fell we descend towards Blanchland, crossing fields to return to Baybridge.

There are well defined paths, however the terrain is boggy and tussocky in parts, so walking poles may assist you in these areas.

Sunday, 15 June 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Booking opens on Monday, 9th June.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 95759 49975
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9UB
what3words:
splinters.lowest.vineyard
Start time:
10:15 am

Please meet at the Baybridge picnic area car park, half a mile west of Blanchland. The nearest public toilets are located in Blanchland.

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