Footsteps - walking the beauty of Northumberland

Footsteps - walking the beauty of
Northumberland
Our walks programme for July 2015
Telephone
Tel.
Email
Web.
07847 506399 or 01668 213775 to book a place or
[email protected]
www.footstepsnorthumberland.co.uk
With a guide you have the freedom to see more, you’ll go further and learn more, you’ll
never get lost and you will discover the secret, hidden places of Northumberland
July
Type of walk
Name of the circular walk
Tuesday
30th June
Northumberland
Countryside walk
9.30am start
Wednesday
1st July
Northumberland
Countryside walk
2.00pm start
Thursday
2nd July
A Scottish Coast
walk
9.30am start
Friday
3rd July
Northumberland
Coast walk
2.00pm start
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Eglingham and Bewick Moor; we follow moorland
paths to Blawearie Farm, a deserted and romantic ruin
high up on the moor. Prehistoric monuments abound and
it’s a great walk to see birds of prey.
Belford to St. Cuthbert’s Cave; a picturesque walk to
St Cuthbert’s Cave - the cave where the monks of
Lindisfarne are said to have brought the body of St
Cuthbert in 875AD as they fled from the Viking raids on
Lindisfarne.
Burnmouth to St. Abbs Head; this is a spectacular
walk on the Scottish Coast. High cliffs along a dramatic
coastline make this an excellent walk. St. Abbs is a
renowned National Nature Reserve and it’s a wonderful
place to discover and explore. We catch a bus back to
our start point in Burnmouth.
Bamburgh to Budle Bay; a lovely coast walk with
fabulous views across Budle Bay, the Farne Islands and
Bamburgh Castle.
Yeavering Bell, Easter and Wester Tor; Three hills in
one day on a spectacular walk in the northern Cheviots.
Expect to see red grouse, wild goats and a great Iron Age
hill fort on this our best hill walking day.
The Ingram Valley and Linhope Spout; one of the
National Park’s loveliest valleys and its most spectacular
waterfall are visited on this walk.
The Simonside Hills, Rothbury; a great ridge walk
including one of the best prehistoric sites in
Northumberland at Lordenshaw.
Eglingham and Bewick Moor; we follow moorland
paths to Blawearie Farm, a deserted and romantic ruin
high up on the moor. Prehistoric monuments abound and
it’s a great walk to see birds of prey.
The Pennine Way from Kirk Yetholm to The Schil;
The Pennine Way is 50 years old in 2015 and the
northern section is as good as it gets. We follow the high
path south to The Schil and then take the easier low path
back to our starting point in Kirk Yetholm.
At Footsteps, we deliver the Hill Skills training course in
Northumberland. If you are new to hill walking and want
to develop the skills and knowledge needed to get you
out and about, then this is the course for you.
The Hill Skills course is run by the Mountain Training
Association, everything you need to get started can be
found here
http://www.mountain-training.org/walking/skills-andawards/hill-and-mountain-skills/hill-skills
Saturday
4th July
Sunday
5th July
Tuesday
7th July
Wednesday
8th July
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Northumberland
Countryside walk
9.30am start
Thursday
9th July
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Saturday
11th July
The Cheviot
Centre, Wooler,
Northumberland
NE71 6BL
The Cheviot
Centre, Wooler,
Northumberland
NE71 6BL
Sunday
12th July
Distance
Time
8 miles
12km
¾ day walk
8 miles
13 Km
¾ day walk
10 miles
16 Km
1 day walk
6 miles
10 Km
½ day walk
3-4 hours
12 miles
20 Km
1 day walk
6-7 hours
10 miles
16 Km
1 day walk
8 miles
12 Km
¾ day walk
5-6 hours
8 miles
12km
¾ day walk
12 miles
20 Km
1 day walk
All day
All day
Footsteps - walking the beauty of
Northumberland
Our walks programme for July 2015
Telephone
Tel.
Email
Web.
07847 506399 or 01668 213775 to book a place or
[email protected]
www.footstepsnorthumberland.co.uk
With a guide you have the freedom to see more, you’ll go further and learn more, you’ll
never get lost and you will discover the secret, hidden places of Northumberland
July
Type of walk
Name of the circular walk
Monday
13th July
Northumberland
Coast walk
4.30pm start
Tuesday
14th July
Northumberland
Countryside walk
9.30am start
Northumberland
Countryside walk
2.00pm start
A sunset walk to The Holy Island of Lindisfarne; we
walk across the sea from the mainland on the ancient
Pilgrims’ Way to Lindisfarne. Once there we explore the
east and north coast of the island and then return on foot
the way we came, walking towards a setting sun.
Eglingham and Bewick Moor; we follow moorland
paths to Blawearie Farm, a deserted and romantic ruin
high up on the moor. A great walk to see birds of prey.
Hepburn Woods to the top of Ros Castle – Discover
one of Northumberland’s hidden gems on a guided walk
through Hepburn Woods to the top of Ros Castle– a hill
that offers one of the best 360 degree views of
Northumberland.
Beadnell to Low Newton; the bays, inlets, dunes and
headlands on this section of the coast are a delight to
explore. Rare birds, wildflowers and spectacular views
make for a cracking walk on the Northumberland coast.
Bamburgh to Budle Bay; a lovely coast walk with
fabulous views across Budle Bay, the Farne Islands and
Bamburgh Castle.
Burnmouth to St. Abbs Head; this is a spectacular
walk on the Scottish Coast. High cliffs along a dramatic
coastline make this an excellent walk. St. Abbs is a
renowned National Nature Reserve and it’s a wonderful
place to discover and explore. We catch a bus back to
our start point in Burnmouth.
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne; we walk across the sea
from the mainland on the ancient Pilgrims’ Way to
Lindisfarne. Once there we explore the island and return
to the mainland the same way we arrived, along the
Pilgrim’s Way.
The Pennine Way from Kirk Yetholm to The Schil;
The Pennine Way is 50 years old in 2015 and the
northern section is as good as it gets. We follow the high
path south to The Schil and then take the easier low path
back to our starting point in Kirk Yetholm.
Bamburgh to Budle Bay; a lovely coast walk with
fabulous views across Budle Bay, the Farne Islands and
Bamburgh Castle.
The Cheviot and the Harthope Valley; we head for the
summit of the highest hill in the Cheviots by following
the Harthope Burn all the way to its source. The walk
includes a section of The Pennine Way and if time
allows, we’ll visit the Men of Auchope, where the views
are just stunning.
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne; we walk across the sea
from the mainland on the ancient Pilgrims’ Way to
Lindisfarne. Once there we explore the island and return
to the mainland the same way we arrived, along the
Pilgrim’s Way.
Wednesday
15th July
Thursday
16th July
Northumberland
Coast walk
2.00pm start
Friday
17th July
Northumberland
Coast walk
2.00pm start
A Scottish Coast
walk
9.30am start
Saturday
18th July
Sunday
19th July
Northumberland
Coast walk
9.30am start
Tuesday
21st July
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Wednesday
22nd July
Northumberland
Coast walk
2.00pm start
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Thursday
23rd July
Friday
24th July
Northumberland
Coast walk
1.30pm start
Distance
Time
7 miles
11 Km
¾ day
evening
walk
8 miles
12km
¾ day walk
5-6 hours
4.5 miles
9 Km
½ day walk
8 miles
12 Km
¾ day walk
4-5 hours
6 miles
10 Km
½ day walk
3-4 hours
10 miles
16 Km
1 day walk
8 miles
12 Km
¾ day walk
12 miles
20 Km
1 day walk
6 miles
10 Km
½ day walk
3-4 hours
10 miles
16 Km
1 day walk
6-7 hours
8 miles
12 Km
¾ day walk
Footsteps - walking the beauty of
Northumberland
Our walks programme for July 2015
Telephone
Tel.
Email
Web.
07847 506399 or 01668 213775 to book a place or
[email protected]
www.footstepsnorthumberland.co.uk
With a guide you have the freedom to see more, you’ll go further and learn more, you’ll
never get lost and you will discover the secret, hidden places of Northumberland
July
Type of walk
Name of the circular walk
Saturday
25th July
Northumberland
Coast walk
2.00pm start
Sunday
26th July
Northumberland
Coast walk
1.30pm start
Tuesday
28th July
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Wednesday
29th July
Northumberland
Coast walk
2.00pm start
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Distance
Time
Friday
31st July
Northumberland
Coast walk
2.00pm start
Saturday
1st August
Northumberland
National Park walk
9.30am start
Craster to Low Newton; voted as one of Britain’s
favourite coast walks, see the spectacular Dunstanburgh
Castle, the beautiful Embleton Bay, visit a charming pub
and a nature reserve. A great walk this one.
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne; we walk across the sea
from the mainland on the ancient Pilgrims’ Way to
Lindisfarne. Once there we explore the island and return
to the mainland the same way we arrived, along the
Pilgrim’s Way.
Yeavering Bell, Easter and Wester Tor; Three hills in
one day on a spectacular walk in the northern Cheviots.
Expect to see red grouse, wild goats and a great Iron Age
hill fort on this our best hill walking day.
Bamburgh to Budle Bay; a lovely coast walk with
fabulous views across Budle Bay, the Farne Islands and
Bamburgh Castle.
The College Valley, Hethpool, Black Hag and The
Schil; we follow part of St. Cuthbert’s Way, cross the
Border into Scotland and join the Pennine Way as far as
The Schil, at 601 metres, it’s one of the higher hills in
The Cheviots in the stunning College Valley. One of
Northumberland’s best.
Beadnell to Low Newton; the bays, inlets, dunes and
headlands on this section of the coast are a delight to
explore. Rare birds, wildflowers and spectacular views
make for a cracking walk on the Northumberland coast.
The Ingram Valley and Linhope Spout; one of the
National Park’s loveliest valleys and its most spectacular
waterfall are visited on this walk.
Choice of
walk
½ day walk
Cost per adult
Cost per child
Family ticket
£10 per adult
£17.50 per couple
£5 (12-16)
Under 12s FREE
£25
¾ day walk
£17.50 per adult,
£30.00 per couple
£7.50 (12-16)
Under 12s FREE
£35
1 day walk
£20 per adult
£37.50 per couple
£10 (12-16)
Under 12s FREE
£40
Thursday
30th July
7 miles
11 Km
¾ day walk
4-5 hours
8 miles
12 Km
¾ day walk
12 miles
20 Km
1 day walk
6-7 hours
6 miles
10 Km
½ day walk
3-4 hours
10 miles
16 Km
1 day walk
8 miles
12 Km
¾ day walk
4-5 hours
10 miles
16 Km
1 day walk
Footsteps - walking the beauty of
Northumberland
Our walks programme for July 2015
Telephone
Tel.
Email
Web.
07847 506399 or 01668 213775 to book a place or
[email protected]
www.footstepsnorthumberland.co.uk
With a guide you have the freedom to see more, you’ll go further and learn more, you’ll
never get lost and you will discover the secret, hidden places of Northumberland
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Further information
Please get in touch to book your place on the walk and to get information about where the walk starts.
Walks start at either 9.30am or 2.00pm unless by prior arrangement. Please check the list for the exact details
You must have walking boots, waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers for the 1 day hill walks. Also bring some water, (1
litre is ideal), a packed lunch and snacks.
Please dress for the weather conditions and wear suitable footwear for all our walks and look at our ‘what to wear and bring’
page on the website for more information.
Walks may be cancelled if the weather conditions are poor or forecast to deteriorate over the course of the day.
So, what’s north Northumberland like and what will we see?
Well we have… …ace walking, purple heather, cool waters, green valleys, Bamburgh
beaches, scary castles, wild coastlines, dark forests, smoking kippers, wild white cattle,
burns bubbling, puffing puffins, wildflowers, stunning! rivers tumbling, grouse lecking,
Border Reivers, Saints a walking, water falling, buzzards circling, sun shining, snowy
hillsides, windy wanders, rainy rambles, dippers dipping, geese migrating, curlews calling,
peewits peeling, deer running, March hares boxing, history harking, Linhope spouting,
peregrines stooping, North Sea’s freezing, island hopping, chilly swimming, rock pooling,
mountain walking and so much more………..
On a Footsteps walk in beautiful Northumberland
We look forward to walking with you in the hills and valleys of the
Northumberland National Park, along the Northumberland Coast and
in the rolling Northumberland countryside.