How To Book A Walk

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Required Details

Have the following information ready for all attendees…

Name
Email address
Mobile phone number
Emergency contact
Emergency contact number
Dietary requirements (where appropriate)

Booking Multiple People Onto A Walk

It’s possible to book more than one person onto a walk. Set the Quantity selector to the appropriate number at the first step of the booking process.

How To Book

Navigate to your chosen walk and select your desired quantity in the Tickets section, then click ‘Get Tickets’.

Enter Booking Details

On the next page, add Billing Information then details for each walker, followed by choosing ‘Proceed to Payment’ where you can enter payment details.

On the Checkout page, enter all your payment details and click the Pay Now button.

Booking Multiple Walks

You can only book one walk at a time during the booking process. For booking multiple walks, repeat the process for each walk.

View Your Bookings

Your bookings can be viewed on your User Profile page which you can reach at the Profile button in the top right corner of any page.

If Your Chosen Walk Is Fully Booked

If a walk you want to book has sold out, you can enter your details to the waiting list.

Walking Advice

Walking In The Haltwhistle Area

Northumberland is a land of contrast shaped not only by nature, but by its history. Its past has included times of lawlessness and violence but also periods of refinement and religion.

This region ranges from picturesque river valleys to wild, windswept moors; from woodland to open pasture. Haltwhistle is considered to be the gateway to Northumberland National Park and Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site (National Trust) (English Heritage).

The Haltwhistle Rings were originally written so that others could experience the pleasure of walking in this unique area. We want you to fully enjoy your walks so here are a few tips to help you on your way.

Walltown crags — Walltown Crags, Hadrian's Wall.

Equipment

Footwear

For most of the year, the ground in this area can be wet and/or clarty (muddy). A good pair of boots will keep your feet dry, provide grip and protect your ankles.

Gaiters

Gaiters will also help to keep your lower legs dry and are well worth consideration.

Walking Poles

These can reduce pressure on leg joints, help with balance and are useful for testing ground before stepping onto it. Be mindful when carrying them if other walkers are present. They can quickly become an offensive weapon!

Day sack

The contents of this will vary depending on the length of your walk, the weather, where you are proposing to walk, etc.

The Countryside Code

Follow the Countryside code - respect other people, protect the natural environment and enjoy the outdoors. This Code underpins the values, practice and advice of HWF.

The Countryside Code

A compass, shelter and dry bag as part of an emergency kit.

Some of the things you should consider carrying are:

First Aid kit
Map and compass (mobile phone reception is patchy in this area. NB: using GPS and OS mapping on a mobile phone gobbles up power and can leave you stranded when you need it most. It’s also worth mentioning that mobile phones can stop working when they get cold!)
Spare batteries for gps devices.
Windproof / waterproof jacket (weather can be changeable and it is much cooler at height)
Spare warm layers
Food, water and hot drink
Emergency rations (eg Glucose tablets, chocolate bars, sweets)
Survival bag / survival shelter (if walking over exposed areas)
Whistle and torch
Hat and gloves / sunhat and sunscreen
Insect repellent (Northumberland midges have teeth!)

Walking near cattle

Cows are naturally inquisitive, so it is normal for them to watch your movements or approach you. This can be intimidating but there are some things you can do:

Walk slowly and calmly, making no sudden movements. Go around them if possible.
Cattle become very protective so don’t walk between a cow and her calf.
Don’t be tempted to turn your back and run.
Cattle will feel more threatened if you have a dog so keep it keep it on a close lead. If they do give chase, let the dog loose. They will chase the dog, not you, but the dog is most likely to outrun them.

Walking on Open Access Land

We are fortunate to have large areas of open access land in the Haltwhistle area. This is land designated by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 as land on which you have the “right to roam” – without using specific paths.

Open access land includes mountains, moorland, heaths and downs that are in private ownership, or which may be registered as common.

There are some restrictions on the ways in which you can enjoy your right to roam – please see government guidance. Please be aware that open access land can be closed on occasion.

Open Access Land