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 200 years) we follow Isaac’s Tea Trail along the Nent noting the mining remains at Wellgill, Bloomsberry and Hagg’s Mine. We ascend to Wellhope Moor and its lead mines, including the site of an ariel ropeway to take lead ore to Nenthead. Following faint bridleways, we descend near Carrshield and explore the Barney Crag mine workings along the West Allen - that employed over 500 people in the 1800s. Our return is via the old bridle road up the valley to mine workings at Coalcleugh where we are reunited with Isaac’s Tea Trail and then via the mine at Roughside back to Nenthead.
A mix of tracks, field and moorland paths and minor roads.
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. 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). Community maintained public toilets are available next to the car park in Nenthead (£ donations encouraged).
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