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!
Paul A.
Walk in an area that until the decline of the lead mines and closure of the railway in 1969 had been home to a thriving railway community, complete with church and school.
From the old station we walk north and descend to the shores of Smiddy Shaw reservoir. Following moorland paths we reach Hisehope reservoir with expansive views stretching northwards. The route turns south up to Hawkburn Head where we join the disused railway line, the Waskerley Way. After visiting reservoir number three, Waskerley reservoir, we return along the Waskerley Way.
The walk is mostly on clearly defined wide tracks and some narrower, muddy moorland paths.
Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leaders, Sally & Paul, through the 'Get in touch about this walk' box on the right hand side of this page above - and remember to include your mobile number in the e-mail. Please check your spam folder in case replies go there.
Booking opens on Monday, 23rd March.
Please meet at Waskerley Station adjacent to the Waskerley Way trail. This is signposted off the road connecting Castleside to the B6278 from Edmundbyers. [Directions from the A68 at Castleside: take the road signposted right to Stanhope. After 5 miles Waskerley Station will be signposted on the left]. Car sharing is advised. We try to offer an informal share from Hexham - please contact the walk leader if you are interested (driver or passenger).
