Friday, 09 January 2009

Walk details

Distance: 8km (5 miles).

Grade of walk: Moderate.

Time: 2-3 hours.

Stiles on route.

Points of interest

A. Suspension bridge.

B. Plankey Mill.

C. Medieval gatehouse (Staward Peel).

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT

How to there: On the A69 from Hexham, travelling west, follow signs to Haydon Bridge, pass through Haydon Bridge towards Bardon Mill. Take the left turn to Allen Banks.

Start/parking: National Trust car park in the former walled garden of Ridley Hall.

OS map grid reference:NY798640.

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