Footpath maintenance and waymarking  

Paths don't look after themselves. They need people to keep them accessible and easily followed, and we have a dedicated and enthusiastic team which goes out at least once a month to do just that.

This important work may involve any of these according to your interests:

• replacing waymarkers, reporting broken stiles and damaged bridges, cutting back minor vegetation overgrowth and occasionally, undertaking a path condition survey (such as St. Oswald's Way); 
• working on major vegetation clearance (you will be trained by our team leader to use a strimmer to clear large sections of more heavily overgrown paths); 
• working on path infrastructure projects such as repairing broken stiles or reinstating steps on steep paths.

All of this work is done in collaboration with our county council, and we have support from some parish councils and local landowners, who value the contribution made by Hexham Ramblers. 

The team is always looking for new people to get involved.  If you're interested in joining it, please contact the team's co-ordinator.

You don't have to be a Ramblers member to work with us and we'd love to hear from you.

Isaac's Tea Trail   

This is a 36-mile walk in the North Pennines, passing through some of the most remote countryside in England - a landscape steeped in history and rich in industrial heritage. Hexham Ramblers has long been involved with the trail and is responsible for maintaining a 12-mile section centred on Allendale, where the trail begins. https://isaacs-tea-trail.co.uk/    

More volunteers always needed!  

Would you like to join us and get involved?  Perhaps you're interested in leading group walks or helping our committee in the day-to-day running of the group.  If so, do get in touch!