GUIDED WALK START POINTS

Walltown Quarry Country Park

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Holy Island(Lindisfarne)

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BYRNESS

FALSTONE

ROCHESTER

ELSDON

BELLINGHAM

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THROPTON

MORPETH

ALWINTON

SCOTS GAPLONGWITTON

MILFIELD

WOOLER

POWBURN

JEDBURGH

FORD

BELFORD

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GREENHEAD

HALTWHISTLEHAYDONBRIDGE

CORBRIDGE

CHOLLERFORD

HALLINGTONRESERVOIR

STONEHAUGH

SIMONBURN

SWEETHOPELOUGHS

DARDENLOUGH

KIELDER WATER &FOREST PARK

CATCLEUGHRESERVOIR

FOREST DRIVE(TOLL ROAD)

FONTBURNRESERVOIR

LONGHORSLEY

BOLAMLAKE

ALNWICK

COLLEGE VALLEY

KIRK YETHOLM

HARTHOPE VALLEY

BREAMISHVALLEY

UPPER COQUETDALE

SIMONSIDE HILLS

OTTERBURN RANGES(MOD)

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GREENLEE LOUGH

LONGFRAMLINGTON

HARBOTTLE

NORTHUMBERLANDA

SCOTLAND

GREENHAUGH

The Cheviots

Coquetdale

North Tyneand Redesdale

Hadrian's WallCawfields

Housesteads

PONTELAND

NEWCASTLE AIRPORT

COLT CRAGRESERVOIR

WHALTON

ROTHBURY

TOWNYETHOLM

KIRKNEWTON

HETHPOOLAKELD

NETHERTON

ALNHAM

INGRAM

HEXHAM

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Tourist Information

Guided Walk Start Point

WALK GRADES

How to join us on a Guided WalkSOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GuidedWalksTo book a Guided Walk and to find out more detailed

information log on to:www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/events

You can book and pay online if you wish, or simply turn up, pay and go, but please note places are limited.

Tel: 01434 341200 if you need to speak to someone.

WALK 2 WELLBEINGA gentle introduction to walking in the countryside.

MODERATEIntermediate walk that may include some steep paths.

STRENUOUSLonger walk for regular walkers who are confident in theirabilities to cope with steep ascents, and rough ground.

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www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/eventsKEEP UP TO DATE with our FULL Events Programme

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THE SILL

August 2019

in Northumberland National Park

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OCTOBER 2019 TO MARCH 2020

THE SILL: National Landscape Discovery Centre, OS Grid Ref: NY 753 669

WALLTOWN Country Park OS Grid Ref: NY 669 659

CAWFIELDS Car Park OS Grid Ref: NY 713 666

BROCOLITIA Car Park OS Grid Ref: NY 860 712

STONEHAUGH Forestry Car ParkOS Grid Ref: NY 789 762

BELLINGHAM Heritage Centre Car Park OS Grid Ref: NY 842 833

GREENHAUGH Car Park OS Grid Ref: NY 795 873

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ELSDON Old School Tea RoomOS Grid Ref: NY 936 933

ROTHBURY Riverside Car ParkOS Grid Ref: NU 057 015

HARBOTTLE Forestry Car ParkOS Grid Ref: NT 926 049

INGRAM BRIDGE Car ParkOS Grid Ref: NU 017 163

WOOLER COMMON Car ParkOS Grid Ref: NT 976 272

HETHPOOL Car ParkOS Grid Ref: NT 894 280

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Northumberland National Park AuthorityEastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1BSPhotographs © NNP Volunteers, Alasdair Mackenzie, Shutterstock/Gail Johnson, David Taylor, NNP

13Walks start at 10.30am unless otherwise stated, please look on the map for walk start points.

Children under 16 are free.

Dogs are not permitted on WALK 2 WELLBEING walks.On all other Guided Walks, dogs must be on a lead when directed by the walk leader.

The walks are lead by friendly, knowledgeable, trained volunteers. They will meet you at the walk start point.

Please dress for changeable weather - waterproofs and sun screen can often be needed on the same day! Good footwear is essential and bring refreshments, including a drink.

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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9GUIDED WALKS

FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER

Walltown Country ParkWALK 2 WELLBEINGWalk takes about 3 hoursat the slowest persons pace.

4 mile / Easy / £4 / 11am

SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER

North Cheviot CircuitA lovely circuit over openmoorland on the north side of the Cheviots fromWooler Common withsome superb views.

8.5 mile / Strenuous / £8

SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER

Hillforts in Winter We follow the wintry HillfortTrail to Wether Hill from Ingram, taking in MiddleDene and the spectacularBrough Law Hillfort.

5.5 mile / Moderate / £5

FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER

Hareshaw LinnWALK 2 WELLBEINGWalk takes about 3 hours at the slowest persons pace.

4 mile / Easy / £4 / 11am

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SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER

Rothbury Armstrong TerracesWe follow the Coquet Valley to Thropton andclimb to the ‘terrace’ north of Rothbury. These ‘terraces’ (carriagewayrides) were used by LordArmstrong of Cragsideduring the 19th century.

6 mile / Moderate / £5

THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER

Aesica Fort & Hadrian’s WallA Boxing Day walk on asection of Hadrian’s Wall,looping back along the Vallum, with great views over the countryside,observing lots of history on the way.

6 mile / Moderate / £5

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SUNDAY 19 JANUARY

Humbleton & Harehope CircuitWe follow St Cuthbert'sWay path to the site of the Battle of HumbletonHill on a walk that issteeped in history andprovides exceptionalviews.

8 mile / Moderate / £5

SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY

A Roman AqueductAn interesting circular walk from Cawfields over undulating moor and pasture, where we find reminders of Roman infrastructure and our more recent heritage.

7 mile / Moderate / £5

SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY

Elsdon - From theFolly to the GallowsA circular walk aroundElsdon taking in the views northwards to theCheviots from Gallow Hill.

5 mile / Moderate / £5

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SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER

The Bastles of TarsetdaleA chance to look at thebuildings and landscapewhich rekindle the story of the turbulent past ofthis wild region!

7 mile / Moderate / £5

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER

Old Roses Bower from StonehaughA walk to a less well knownstretch of the Pennine Waythen a visit to Old RosesBower with its unusual toilet arrangements.

8.5 mile / Strenuous /£8

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SUNDAY 15 MARCH

Hethpool, Ring Chesters& Great HethaA circular walk from Hethpool in the CollegeValley with some steep ascents up to two Iron Age Hillforts, then its downhill all the way!

6 mile / Strenuous / £5

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SUNDAY 1 MARCH

Drake Stone to The StarOur walk from Harbottletakes us up to the mythicalDrake Stone for stunningviews and a hidden lake,ending up at The Star Inn.

5.5 mile / Moderate / £5

WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY

Simonside in WinterBlow the cobwebs away on an invigorating NewYear’s Day walk along theSimonside Ridge. Fabulousviews all around.

6 mile / Moderate / £5

Let us guide you to the wonders of NorthumberlandNational Park! Our walkleaders are incrediblyknowledgeable about theelements that make the National Park special. Lace up your boots for a great day out.

www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/events

For further details and to book

SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER

NorthumberlandRocks - Walk & TalkA walk along, and north ofHadrian’s Wall exploringlandscape, history and therocks which underpin it all.

5 mile / Moderate / £8

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER

Brocolitia & Simonburn CommonJoin us for a walk acrosspasture and moor to the ancient village of Simonburn, then a visit toBrocolitia Roman Temple.

8.5 mile / Strenuous / £8

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