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Hexham Group

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  • 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
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A leisurely walk south from Stocksfield.

Climbing steeply out of Stocksfield we reach New Ridley and expansive views across the Tyne valley. Passing through the hamlet of Hindley, with its impressive Hall we return to Stocksfield through the beautiful Broomleyhope woods.

Sunday, 21 December 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Julia, through the contact box above - and remember to include your mobile number in the e-mail. Please check your spam folder for any replies.

Booking opens on Monday, 15th December.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 05397 61316
Nearest postcode:
NE43 7NH
what3words:
boils.mint.strike
Start time:
10:15 am

Please meet at Stocksfield railway station. A map showing parking options is in the set of photos for this walk: (1) Station parking (£2 per day) using the Ringo app or (according to Northern Rail) via the ticket machine at the station. (2) Park in the small, Stocksfield Woodland car park just before entering Stocksfield from the west, then walk along the road to the station. Alternatively there may be some parking on along Guessburn opposite the station or you can use public transport to the start of the walk. Car sharing is recommended. 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).

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