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Walk 21: Pennine Peaks and Valleys - Day 1 (Garrigill to Carrshield)
Distance: Approx 12 miles
Ascent: Approx 1790 Feet/Descent: Approx 1615 feet
Grade: 4, Strenuous
This walk is accessible without private transport as a coach picks us up from Haltwhistle Market Place.
Beginning from the South Tyne valley at Garrigill, we set off deep into the North Pennines towards our destination at Carrshield on the banks of the River West Allen. On our way we will pass an amazing waterfall, ascend onto fell tops with views along the Nent valley and beyond, hop between counties and walk through areas where lead was once king.
Meet: 08:20 for coach at 08:30. Haltwhistle Market Place. (GR: NY708640)
Bring: Packed lunch plus extra rations for a long day out
Please remember to read the THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW before booking.
Walk Information
Walk Date and Time | Sat May 4th 8:30 am |
Registration End Date | Wed Apr 24th 6:00 pm |
Capacity | 30 |
Registered | 12 |
Individual Price | £20.00 |
Meeting Point | Haltwhistle Market Place |
Categories | Long Walk, Grade 4 - STRENUOUS, Multi-Day Walk |
Meeting Point - Haltwhistle Market Place
Grid Ref: GR: NY708640
Postcode: NE49 9DZ
By Car: There is a large car park beside Sainsbury’s, off Fair Hill
By train to Haltwhistle: (www.northernrailway.co.uk)
By bus to Haltwhistle: (www.stagecoachbus.com)