Monthly Archives: August 2017

A walk around Kielder – August 6th 2017

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Family Walking Group

Somewhat optimistically this post is entitled a walk around Kielder. We didn’t manage an entire circumference of the reservoir as that’s rather a long walk. About 27 miles apparently. Nonetheless, we went around some of it. About 20%. The original … Continue reading →

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Rambling around Redesmouth July 30th 2017

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Family Walking Group

When I looked at this walk on the schedule I thought Redesmouth sounded like it should be up near Berwick or Jedburgh. Scotland-ish. Thankfully it wasn’t as that would have been a bit of a drive. Redesmouth is a tiny … Continue reading →

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Industrial heritage in Hexhamshire June 25th 2017

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Family Walking Group

There are some stunning little walks laced throughout the Hexhamshire countryside and this one proved to be a gem. Starting out in the little village of Whitley Chapel it wound its way through quiet countryside that once was a hive … Continue reading →

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A stroll in Slaggyford June 11th 2017

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Family Walking Group

  Go on then, hands up who had heard of Slaggyford?? Me neither until I found this walk in the excellent book Walks in Tynedale & Allendale and was intrigued. This walk started in the village of Slaggyford itself – … Continue reading →

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