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Today the committee met for the first meeting after the summer break to start planning the Haltwhistle Walking Festival ...
07/09/2026

Today the committee met for the first meeting after the summer break to start planning the Haltwhistle Walking Festival 2027 ( 24/4/27 - 3/5/27)
We will have an exciting programme available to peruse on the webpage before Christmas
If you would like to be added to our mailing list , go to haltwhistlewalkingfestival.org
We can send you gpx files of past walks if there are any particular areas you would like to walk this winter

The photo is of a walk from 2019 which was memorable for me for 2 reasons
I had always wanted to visit Ashgill Force especially because it’s possible to walk behind it
Unfortunately there was torrential rain over the preceding 12 hours and there was no way we could get near without getting washed away
It was also one of the wettest walks I had ever done with even my underwear getting soaked
Despite that it was still a fabulous route

The BIG Round

The majority of volunteers are regular Wednesday walkers. We have two walks every week ( 5-8miles and 9-14m)They have be...
28/06/2026

The majority of volunteers are regular Wednesday walkers. We have two walks every week ( 5-8miles and 9-14m)
They have been enjoying the best of NE England and a small group also had a week in NE Spain!
If you are interested in joining us there are 2 mailing lists with the programme for the following 2 months

09/06/2026

🎥 **WALK SPOTLIGHT: Kalemouth to Jedburgh** 🥾💧

Looking for a pleasant, scenic stroll steeped in local history? This beautiful linear route passes through gorgeous Borders countryside with very little ascent—making it the perfect excuse for coffee and cake at the end! ☕🍰

# # # **📖 The Journey & Heritage**

We begin this walk at **Kalemouth**, crossing the River Teviot over a historic suspension bridge (now closed to vehicles) before following a quiet minor road past Ormiston House. From there, we step back in time along the old **Roxburgh-Jedburgh railway line**, which closed to passenger traffic after the devastating winter floods of 1948 swept away the Teviot bridge.

* **River Walks:** We trace the old track to Nisbet, cross the modern road bridge, and head down a lovely riverside pathway where you can still spot the remaining stumps of the destroyed 1948 bridge.
* **Wildlife & Cliffs:** After picking up the old railway line once more, we emerge at Mounthooly and cross over to meet the **Jed Water**. The trail carries us past Riverside Park (home of Jedforest RFC) and joins the **Borders Abbeys Way**.
* **The Home Stretch:** This final riverside stretch treats us to stunning views of the ancient cliffs carved out by the water over millennia. Keep your eyes peeled for herons by the cauld—and if you're incredibly lucky, you might just spot a kingfisher as we approach the town centre! 🐦✨

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# # # **📊 Walk Specifications**

* **📏 LENGTH:** 7.2 miles
* **📈 ELEVATION GAIN:** 348 ft
* **⏱️ DURATION:** Approx. 4 hours
* **💪 DIFFICULTY:** Moderate
* **🚌 TRANSPORT:** Minibus
* **📝 REGISTRATION:** 9:30am at the Hub

# # # **🏅 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: Carrylite**

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# # # **🎟️ SECURE YOUR SPOT!**

Spaces are limited, so don't lace up your boots too late! Book your tickets directly via Eventbrite here:

🔗 **[Book Kalemouth to Jedburgh Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sbwf-2026-kalemouthnisbetjedburgh-tickets-1986975643638?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*fsbfbb*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTI3NzM0NjA2LjE3ODAyMjA1MjA.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODAyMjA1MTkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODAyMjA1MTkkajYwJGwwJGgw)**

*Note: All times and details are correct at the time of publication.*

Twelve Wednesday walkers and two who have attended the Festival every year have had a fantastic guided walking holiday i...
09/06/2026

Twelve Wednesday walkers and two who have attended the Festival every year have had a fantastic guided walking holiday in
the pre- Pyrenees
We are lucky to have found a wonderful guide Bert who organises a tailor made trip

A few of our walkers at this year’s festival sampled the delights of this great spot
23/05/2026

A few of our walkers at this year’s festival sampled the delights of this great spot

The last day of the Festival was a corker with sunshine, fabulous views and great company Day 3 of Walking the Wall went...
04/05/2026

The last day of the Festival was a corker with sunshine, fabulous views and great company
Day 3 of Walking the Wall went west from Housesteads to Gilsland while “ Howay back to Halty “ went east from Greenhead passing each other east of Walltown
Drinks back at The Manor House in Haltwhistle rounded off a successful 10 days
Here’s to next year!! Hope to see you all again.

Day 2 of Hadrian’s Wall walkExhausted!!!! 17 miles and not very nice weather ( though we never really got wet) Much more...
03/05/2026

Day 2 of Hadrian’s Wall walk
Exhausted!!!! 17 miles and not very nice weather ( though we never really got wet)
Much more interesting than day 1
Start was supposed to be Portgate but the bus broke down a mile from there!!!
No worries- find the nearest footpath and off we go.
Finished at Housesteads car park- the bus parked in the furthest corner to make sure we had done enough!
Thank you Felix Andy and Chris for leading and Bea for the amazing lemon cake and jelly babies just before lunch

Day 1 Hadrians Wall Northumberland Newburn to Portgate. 14 miles 15 people had a sunny trundle along the slightly boring...
02/05/2026

Day 1 Hadrians Wall Northumberland
Newburn to Portgate. 14 miles
15 people had a sunny trundle along the slightly boring section. Good company and plenty of craik

Walk 12: Gilsland Circular. Perfect weather for the 7.5 mile walk from Gilsland to The Popping Stones via Willowford and...
01/05/2026

Walk 12: Gilsland Circular. Perfect weather for the 7.5 mile walk from Gilsland to The Popping Stones via Willowford and Birdoswald. Great company and a nice pint at the Samson Inn to rehydrate 👍 — in Gilsland.
The Samson Inn, Gilsland Community Pub

A huge shout out of thanks to P H Guided Walks ( Pete) , Mary Imlah, Gwen Marples, Rob Pegg, the Miller family from Airy...
01/05/2026

A huge shout out of thanks to
P H Guided Walks ( Pete) , Mary Imlah, Gwen Marples, Rob Pegg, the Miller family from Airy Holme, and the wonderful paramedics who attended within 30 minutes of our 999 call
Walk 14 from Snods Edge was supposed to be a gentle five miler before our lovely afternoon tea from the Shotley WI ladies
However one lady became poorly at the lunch stop.
The training our volunteers received kicked in and hopefully the lady will be alright.
It was all made much easier with the invaluable help of those mentioned

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