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Walk 1: The Land of The Moss Troopers (Long Walk)
This walk is accessible for those staying in Haltwhistle without a car as it begins and ends in the Market Place, Haltwhistle.
Take a walk with us from Haltwhistle through the lawless region north of Hadrian’s Wall where the vigilante Moss Troopers ruled in the 17th Century. The walk takes us past a 12th century castle, across fields, over fells and through areas once occupied by the Romans. We return to Haltwhistle through a beautiful gorge with a rich industrial past.
Distance: Approx 13 miles
Ascent/Descent: Approx 1105 feet
Grade: 4, Strenuous
Meet: 09:50 for 10:00 start. Haltwhistle Market Place (GR: NY708640)
Bring: Packed lunch plus extra rations for a long day out.
Please remember to read the THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW before booking.
Walk Information
| Walk Date and Time | Sat Apr 27th 10:00 am |
| Registration End Date | Wed Apr 24th 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Available Places | 9 |
| Individual Price | £10.00 |
| Meeting Point | Haltwhistle Market Place |
| Categories | Long Walk, Grade 4 - STRENUOUS |
Meeting Point - Haltwhistle Market Place
Grid Ref: GR: NY708640
Postcode: NE49 9DZ
By Car: There is a large car park beside Sainsbury’s, off Fair Hill
By train to Haltwhistle: (www.northernrailway.co.uk)
By bus to Haltwhistle: (www.stagecoachbus.com)
