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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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Overview

Join a winter walk through the haunted moors of Muggleswick and Edmundbyers. 

Covens, witchfinders , demonic possession, haunting and angelic interventions -  who knew these quiet hamlets had such a haunted past?  

Join Heather and Harriet on a winter wander via Haverley Lodge, Whinney Hill and Lamb Shield, ending in the churchyard where you can view the window that the locals installed to ward off the evil eye  . . . and see if you can find the tombstone of the last witch!

A combination of open moorland, some  indistinct paths and unfenced roads. 

Sunday, 26 November 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

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

Booking opens on Monday, 20th November.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 01642 50119
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9NN
what3words:
yards.amphibian.arranges
Start time:
10:15 am

Take the right fork as you come into the village, with the back of the Derwent Arms pub on your left. This is the B6306 heading towards the Derwent reservoir and Blanchland. Park at the side of the road.

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