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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 quarterly 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

An exhilarating journey across the moors south of Blanchland to Bolt's Law, visiting Ramshaw and Sikehead Dam and chimneys - with the promise of wonderful views if the weather is good!

Sunday, 14 April 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leaders, Heather and Harriet, through the contact box above -  and remember to include your mobile number in the mail.  

Booking opens on Monday, 8th April.

This walk is limited to 15 walkers.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 96485 50455
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9TA
what3words:
purified.volcano.paint
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet at Blanchland's main car park. (Honesty-box donation requested.) On entering Blanchland from Hexham (with the abbey and village centre on your left), turn right past the White Monk tea rooms to reach the car park.

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 quarterly 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