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 walk from the historic market town of Alston to the old lead mining village of Garrigill. The route follows paths high above the South Tyne via Annat Walls and Bleagate before descending to follow the river to Garrigill. Given good weather the views should be excellent.
The walk makes use of both the Pennine Way and the South Tyne Trail, but there are some narrow riverside paths, numerous challenging stone stiles and approx. 1500ft. cumulative ascent.
(Since this walk was planned, Dryburn Bridge over the South Tyne has closed for repair. We will follow the signposted alternative route until we can pick up our original one once again.)
Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Heather, through the contact box above - and remember to include your mobile number in the mail.
Booking opens on Monday, 25th March.
This walk is limited to 15 walkers.
Meet at the car park at Fairhill Recreation Ground. Access to the car park is from the A689. As you enter Alston from Hexham, turn left up the hill (signposted to Garrigill and Nenthead) through the town centre and follow the road round to the right in front of the Co-op - this is the A689. Continue through the town, staying on the A689 Nenthead Road and following it round to the left as you leave the town. (Do not take the Garrigill Road/B6277.) Fairhilll Recreation Ground will be on your right.
