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!
Barbara W.
A popular circular walk around the South Tyne with its interesting history and well-worn routes.
We leave the carpark and head NW through woodland and open pasture to Bridge End (you may wish to use walking poles on a short, steep descent on ancient steps down through the woods). We head south, following the river South Tyne past Featherstone Castle and the remains of the PoW camp, briefly joining the road near Lambley mine water treatment works. Heading west across fields, we join the Pennine Way then leave it to pass through Lambley village. Crossing the South Tyne on a footbridge, we will have a fine view of the viaduct (which is currently closed to walkers) and the river. We continue via Ashholme to Coanwood and return on the South Tyne Trail.
There are several stiles on this walk.
Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Barbara, through the contact box above - and remember to include your mobile number in the e-mail.
Booking opens on Monday, 15th September.
Please note: This walk is limited to 15 walkers.
Please meet at Featherstone Park car park on the South Tyne Trail near Rowfoot/Featherstone. From the A69 on the Haltwhistle bypass, take the road signposted to Alston (A689), Halton Lea Gate and Coanwood. Continue through Park Village and after 0.8 miles, turn right before Featherstone village hall (on a sharp lefthand bend). Pass the Wallace Arms and the car park is signposted on the left. Car sharing is advised due to limited parking. We try to offer informal car sharing from the Wentworth car park in Hexham - please contact the walk leader if you are interested (driver or passenger).
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