Walk Schedule

Here's our schedule for the 2024 festival.

Note that some walks can be accessed without the need for private transport.

Sat 27 April

Walk 1: The Land of The Moss Troopers

Walk 1: The Land of The Moss Troopers

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.
27 Apr

Walk 2: King Arthur and The Romans

This circular walk takes us from Haltwhistle into Northumberland National Park through areas once occupied by The Romans.
27 Apr

Walk 3: How Far Can You Go?

Whether you are new to walking or just want to see how far you can go, this is a great opportunity to take in some fabulous scenery and do it your way.

Sun 28 April

28 Apr

Walk 4: Nuts About Bolt’s

This is an exciting circular walk from Blanchland which takes us from The Derwent Valley through woods and across fells towards Weardale.
28 Apr

Walk 5: Strolling Around the Shire

This is a lovely walk starting in the hamlet of Whitley Chapel where the route takes us across beautiful countryside, through woods and over burns that will eventually feed Devil’s Water.
28 Apr

Walk 6: Mysterious Mosses and Lichens

You say ‘litchen’; I say ‘liken’. Let’s call the whole thing ‘moss’. Except, of course, we can’t do that because mosses and lichens are not the same thing at all!

Mon 29 April

29 Apr

Walk 7: Scenic Silverdale

April 29, 2024    
10:00 am
Starting and finishing in the Village of Allenheads, this walk takes us along and above the beautiful East Allen valley.
29 Apr

Walk 9: Hadrian’s Wall Rocks!

Ice, fire and water have all had a hand in creating our local landscape.
29 Apr

Walk 8: Beautiful Warks Burn

April 29, 2024    
10:30 am
This is a circular walk from the settlement of Stonehaugh in the Northumberland National Park. The village is home to the Star Dome and you will also see some fabulous totem poles.

Tue 30 April

30 Apr

Walk 10: Roman Tracks and The Mysterious Stone

This walk from Bardon Mill in the South Tyne valley meanders its way up to a mysterious standing stone on the fell above Vindolana Roman Fort.
30 Apr

Walk 11: Sauntering Around Slaley

Take a walk with us from the village of Slaley which nestles in a lovely area situated south of Hexham and Corbridge.

Wed 1 May

01 May

Walk 12: Gallivanting Around Geltsdale

May 1, 2024    
10:00 am
This is a fabulous walk starting and finishing in the village of Hallbankgate in Cumbria.
01 May

Walk 13: In the Footsteps of Romans and Augustinians

Our walk begins at Lanercost Old Bridge in the valley of the River Irthing from where we will wander up towards Hadrian’s Wall Path, crossing the course of the vallum on the way.
01 May

Walk 14: Wild Flower Photography Walk

May 1, 2024    
10:30 am
From the pretty little village of Wark we will take a leisurely walk along the banks of the River North Tyne, and through the woods, enjoying the spring flowers.

Thu 2 May

02 May

Walk 15: Bears, Moors and Naughty Monks

This circular walk from Blueback Bridge takes in both the East Allen and West Allen valleys and the moors that separate the two.
02 May

Walk 16: Baden-Powell and Brocolitia

The walk starts and finishes in the lovely village of Newbrough on the route of The Stanegate Roman road in the South Tyne Valley.
02 May

Walk 17: First and Last Brewery

This walk which begins with a steady climb to Hareshaw Linn, a beautiful 9 metre high waterfall.

Fri 3 May

03 May

Walk 18: John Martin Territory

From the picnic area by the River South Tyne at Haydon Bridge, we will walk through an area that gave inspiration to the renowned artist, John Martin.
03 May

Walk 20: Birds in Hadrian’s Wall Country

Nick Leeming is a highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic birdwatcher who has lived in Haltwhistle for many years. His bird walks in the Spring Festival are legendary and are always fully attended so early booking is advised.
03 May

Walk 19: Three Trails in One Day?!

Our walk today begins at the HQ of The South Tynedale Railway in the market town of Alston.

Sat 4 May

04 May

Walk 21: Pennine Peaks and Valleys - Day 1 (Garrigill to Carrshield)

Beginning from the South Tyne valley at Garrigill, we set off deep into the North Pennines towards our destination at Carrshield on the banks of the River West Allen.
04 May

Walk 22: South Tyne Meanderings

This circular walk starts and finishes at Slaggyford Station in the South Tyne Valley.

Sun 5 May

05 May

Walk 23: Pennine Peaks and Valleys - Day 2 (Carrshield to Lintley)

Today’s walk commences in the old mining village of Carrshield from where we will cross the West Allen valley and head up onto the fells before descending to the limit of cultivation in the area.
05 May

Walk 24: East Allen Delights

Starting in the market town of Allendale, we head out into lovely countryside where views open out over the East Allen valley and beyond.
05 May

Walk 25: Wydon Farm Tea Walk

The walk today starts and finishes at Wydon Farm, near Haltwhistle.

Mon 6 May

06 May

Walk 26: Pennine Peaks and Valleys - Day 3 (Lintley to Haltwhistle)

On our final day of the walk, we set off from Lintley Halt, on a section of The Pennine Way, before crossing the River South Tyne and climbing up onto a path with great views over the valley and the Pennines.
06 May

Walk 27: Quakers, Falls and a Viaduct

We visit, stand on and walk under an impressive former railway viaduct over the River South Tyne before crossing open countryside on route to a lovely, quaint Quaker Meeting House.