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 around the upper reaches of the Nent and West Allen rivers where mining shaped the landscape and Isaac trod the hills and valleys.
Our walk begins in the car park of the vast Nenthead mine and smelting mill complex. Making our way through Nenthead (celebrating its 200th year of founding by the London Lead company) we follow Isaac’s Tea Trail along the Nent noting the mining remains at Wellgill, Bloomsberry and Hagg’s Mine. Crossing the Nent the route passes Galligill and Nenthall and the mine entrance near Lovelady Shield hotel. From here we ascend past the hotel and along the valley (with a short section on a minor road) to pick up a good track that winds its way up to Wellhope Moor and its mines (including the site of an aerial ropeway that took ore to Nenthead).
A bridleway takes us across grassy moorland to Wellhope Burn and up to Peter's Pit above Carrshield. From here we follow a good bridleway contouring around the side of The Dodd to the county boundary. We are then reunited with Isaac’s Tea Trail as we descend via Roughside back to Nenthead.
A mix of tracks, field and moorland paths and minor roads - several stiles and stone stiles. Extensive views and the heather on the surrounding moors should be in full bloom!
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 signposted on the left as you enter Nenthead. Community maintained public toilets are available next to the car park in Nenthead (£ donations encouraged). The start of this walk is approximately 30 minutes drive from Hexham. 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).
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