Category Archives: Northumberland

10.3 miles 4h 39m 131m ascent Wallhouse-Tyne Riverside Country Park This was a walk of three halves, and I am not referring to beer. The first half was dry with a chilly breeze, the the first half of the second … Continue reading →

10.1 miles 5h 12m ascent 288m Chesters Fort-Wallhouse Except for a wee diversion at Brunton, this section ran beside the B6318, rarely drifting more than a stone’s throw away. The B6318 is apparently the longest B road in Britain, and because … Continue reading →

9.7 miles 5h 5m ascent 192m Housesteads-Chesters Fort Better weather. The last two sections we walked into a strong headwind, first with snow and then with rain. Today the wind was at our backs and though rain and despite we walking … Continue reading →

10.8 miles 7h 10m ascent 490m Thirlwall-Housesteads Qui dat pluviam super faciem terrae This was a walk in the rain. When we set out the rain was light enough that I decided against waterproof trousers. The forecast suggested it would … Continue reading →