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!
A varied route of woods, river and fields around Whitley Chapel.
Our route begins north from Whitley Chapel to Mollersteads, across farmland and into woods along the Rowley Burn. We turn, passing through Steel, to pick up the route of "A Pennine Journey" on good tracks alongside Devil's Water. We come to the remains of the smelter mill at Dukesfield Arches that dates from the late 1600s (and a chance to explore the history). We continue south through woods to emerge above Rawgreen. Crossing the Devil's Water, our return is via Aydon Shields and Quakers' Hole wetlands reserve.
We will return to Whitley Chapel village hall where tea and cakes will be provided from 1pm prior to the Area AGM (please bring your own lunch to eat at the hall). All are welcome even if not staying for the Area AGM.
There will be a coffee/water break during the walk as we stop at Dukesfield Arches.
Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Liz A., 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, 2nd February.
Parking is available in the minor road outside Whitley Chapel village hall and also at the side of the main road. Car sharing is highly advised. We try to offer an informal share from Hexham - please contact the walk leader if you are interested (driver or passenger).
