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Overview

Join the celebrations with this shorter walk on the Pennine Way. 

On arrival of the Tynedale Links 680 bus service from Hexham at Wark (@12noon), we follow a footpath via Warksfield Head to join the Pennine Way. We follow this north through Shitlington to Bellingham. 

We aim to have tea in Bellingham before returning by bus to either Wark or Hexham. 

Saturday, 12 July 2025
Start time:
12:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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

Booking opens on Monday, 7th July.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 85942 77164
Nearest postcode:
NE48 3LY
what3words:
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Start time:
12:00 pm

The walk will start on Church Lane in Wark on arrival of the Tynedale Links bus service 680 from Hexham [departing Hexham bus station at 11.30]. If you are travelling by car/car share, please park courteously in the village and arrive in time for the walk to start at 12 noon.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 83268 83414
Nearest postcode:
NE48 2JT
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

The walk will finish in Bellingham. The Tynedale Links bus service 680 leaves Bellingham for Wark and Hexham at 16:40, 18:40 and 19:40 should you wish to explore the town or the First & Last Brewery.

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