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Bywell walks
Around Slaley
Visorando Member
4.57 mi
+394 ft
-390 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Slaley (Northumberland)
Nice little circular walk on the edge of Slaley.
Hexham
Association / Club / Walk leader6.13 mi
+876 ft
-846 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hexham (Northumberland)
Explore our historic local town and its surrounding countryside.
Hexham to Dukesfield Mill - Way of Light
4.73 mi
+715 ft
-440 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hexham (Northumberland)
The 2nd section of the walk leaves busy Hexham and follows the Devil's Water across open countryside to Dukesfield Arches.
Along the River Tyne from Hexham Tyne Green Country Park
4.23 mi
+226 ft
-69 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Hexham (Northumberland)
A beautiful, family and dog friendly walk along the River Tyne from Hexham with an optional stop at the Boatside Inn pub before walking back to the Tyne Green Country Park. Easy paths with plenty of shade for summer days.
Acomb, where South and North Tyne meet
3.45 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Acomb (Northumberland)
Nice easy walk containing disused railway tracks. It is ok for kids and doggies. Partly follows old rail tracks.
Heavenfield to Hexham - Way of Light
4.72 mi
+177 ft
-735 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Wall (Northumberland)
The 1st stage of this trail is a beautiful walk in Northumberland. It starts at the small church of St Oswald near Hadrian's Wall and crosses open countryside, passes through the village of Acomb before winding its way through Hexham to Hexham Abbey. There is so much to learn about the history of Northumbria along this walk.
The Way of Light - Heavenfield to Durham
45.82 mi
+3,540 ft
-4,055 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Wall (Northumberland)
The Way of Light is one of the Northern Saints Trails, starting in Northumberland, it passes through a number of religious sites ending at Durham Cathedral. This walk is very special as it also takes in beautiful scenery throughout the walk and passes through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route passes through many pretty villages which will no doubt make you want to linger a little while. Highlights along the way include Hexham Abbey, Blanchland, Ushaw College and of course Durham Cathedral.
Dipton Burn
1.95 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Hexhamshire (Northumberland)
Pleasant wooded walking in our local valley.
Letah Wood
2.23 mi
+157 ft
-151 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Hexhamshire (Northumberland)
An easy stroll to a Woodland Trust property.
Dukesfield Arches to Blanchland
7.30 mi
+889 ft
-538 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Slaley (Northumberland)
The 3rd section of the walk continues through Northumberland finishing on the border with County Durham. Start the walk by viewing the Dukesfield Arches, then continue to follow the Devil's Water to Slaley Forest. After visiting a quarry, continue to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty before finishing the walk in the pretty village of Blanchland.
Derwent Reservoir
6.87 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Edmondbyers (County Durham)
An easy ramble around Derwent Reservoir from Pow Hill Country Park to the Millstone Picnic area and back. Very easy walking, well signposted and with well maintained paths. Popular with day trippers, take a picnic.
Edmundbyers to Castleside - Way of Light
5.43 mi
+446 ft
-531 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Edmondbyers (County Durham)
The 5th section of the walk continues through villages in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty starting in Edmundbyers, passing through Muggleswick and finishing in Castleside on the edge of Consett. This section is about taking in the landscapes, open farmland and gentle woodland.
Leadgate to Rowley - Durham Round Trail
3.52 mi
+75 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from County Durham
This is the 6th section of the Durham Round Trail walk. Continuing to follow the C2C cycle path, the first half of the walk is through urban landscapes, passing through Consett and then into open countryside, following the Saints' Trail the Way of Light to Rowley Station Picnic Area. Rowley Station itself is now in Beamish Museum.
Blanchland to Edmundbyers - Way of Light
5.01 mi
+627 ft
-584 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Blanchland (Northumberland)
The 4th section of the Way of Light passes through the North Pennines Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty, crossing from Northumberland into County Durham. The walk starts in the pretty village of Blanchland, crosses wild moorland sharing the route with a section of the Lead Mining Trail and finishes in the equally pretty village of Edmundbyers.
Castleside to Lanchester - Way of Light
6.55 mi
+151 ft
-512 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Healeyfield (County Durham)
This section of the Way of Light from rural Castleside to the pretty village of Lanchester passes through some of the rolling hilly landscapes of County Durham. The route first passes over the impressive Hownsgill Viaduct then follows the Lanchester Valley Path through farmland.
Rowley to Waskerley Station - Durham Round Trail
4.07 mi
+348 ft
-33 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Healeyfield (County Durham)
This is the 7th section of the Durham Round Trail walk. County Durham is well-known for its towns including Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle as well as Durham City, however today's walk leaves behind the urban areas and heads out into the open countryside. This and the next few sections showcase the wilder side of County Durham. The section continues to follow the C2C cycle path/Waskerley Way and has a number of picnic spots along the way.
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