Walk 1: The Land of The Moss Troopers

Sat 27th April 10:00am

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.

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.

Walk Stats

Price: £10.00
Capacity: 25
Distance: Approx 13 miles.
Ascent/Descent: Approx 1105 feet.

Notes

Extra Info: Bring a packed lunch plus extra rations for a long day out.
Meet: 09:50 for 10:00 start.

Start Point

Haltwhistle Market Place
Main Street
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 9DZ
Grid Ref: NY708640
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Getting There

By Car: There is a large car park beside Sainsbury’s, off Fair Hill.
By Train: Haltwhistle train station. www.northernrailway.co.uk
By Bus: Regular buses services through Haltwhistle. www.stagecoachbus.com

Booking Form

Booking closes: September 24, 2025, 12:00 AM

How many walkers?

£10.00

Registration Information

Booking Summary

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£10.00
Total Price
£10.00
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