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Hexham Group

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!

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

Overview

A circular walk full of interest from Westgate. 

The route follows the Weardale Way upstream before exploring the Weardale moors. The route includes field paths, walled lanes, the remains of Slitt Mine and the partially wooded valley containing Middlehope Burn.

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Penny, 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, 3rd November.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 90828 38058
Nearest postcode:
DL13 1RX
what3words:
montage.escorting.shorts
Start time:
10:15 am

Please meet near the Hare and Hounds. On street parking is available in Westgate and in the lay-by opposite the caravan site. Car sharing is advised. 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