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To say that the North Pennines provides some of the most outstanding walking in Britain is no exaggeration. The region can boast a National Park, An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB) and is often referred to as "England's Last Wilderness". This section attempts to provide as much information as possible about walking events throughout the year, but it is worth highlighting that there is a huge amount of good walks for you to choose from.
Perhaps the first place to start with a topic on
walking is the Ramblers Association. This long established The Ramblers in the North Pennines. The North Pennines are widely recognised as one of the top locations for walkers in Britain. Unlike other regions, there is great variety of both scenery and the type of walk you want. Take a leisurely stroll by the many picturesque rivers, or take a tougher route across the high fells, the choice is enormous. Walking can be ideal for those who want solitude and for those who want the more social side. You don’t have to be in a club, but there is one organisation that is worth considering for everyone. We asked the specialists, The Ramblers about what they do and for their views on walking, this is what they had to say. "All of us suffer from the pressures of the 20th Century - what better way to escape than through the simple pleasure of walking? Walking is the perfect way to experience and enjoy the natural landscape. It gives a unique feeling of freedom and pleasure - a wonderful opportunity to revitalise your body and relax your mind. It's a great stress-buster and can even improve your general health. In short, walking is a great way to enhance your quality of life. Many of us take the countryside and the breathing space it offers for granted, but without the constant vigilance of the Ramblers' Association, much of the countryside would be closed to the public and many public footpaths would be lost. The Ramblers' Association is constantly working for walkers and the countryside in which they walk: keeping footpaths open, campaigning for the responsible access to open country and helping to protect endangered countryside. We know how vital it is that vulnerable areas of the countryside should be properly protected. We aim to keep the countryside open so everyone can enjoy it - you, your children and your grandchildren". You will usually find lots of leaflets on local walks in every village in the North Pennines. These leaflets are often found in the Post Office, Gift Shops, Garages and Pubs and are packed with good local knowledge. For example: ALLENDALE ~ There is a pack of six excellent walks, each with it's own leaflet. Here you will find detail on local history, a route sketch, walk description and distances. The pack is available at the Gift Shop and Post Office, price approx. £1.50. BUS WALKS FROM ALSTON ~ Grab a bus! From Carlisle it's the 680/98, Penrith it's the 888, X85, Newcastle the ***, Weardale the X85 and Tessdale the 73 & 75. Alston TIC has a superb walks leaflet with map and details of the bus timetables call 01 434 381 696 for details. Remember to check times as certain buses only run during the summer RIVER EDEN WALKS ~ Carlisle City Council publishes an excellent leaflet on walks in this beautiful valley. We hope to be able to feature these walks in detail in the future, but you can obtain a leaflet by telephoning 01 228 523 411 ext. 2434 WINTER WALKS IN EAST CUMBRIA ~ Organised walks throughout the winter with Walk Leaders who all sound local knowledge. Each walk is graded as e = easy, m = moderate and s = strenuous. The areas and topics covered include the River In Eden, Ashgill Falls, Wetheral Monks & Mysteries, Gilsland Spa, Bastles and Castles, Winter's Tales, Alston & The Nent Valley, Birds For Beginners, Walking In The Forest, Tales of the Riverbank, A Highwayman Unmasked, It 'As To Be ASDA, Rock 'N' Ramble, Winter Birds Of The Woodlands, Appleby Town Trail, Rogues and Revolutionaries, Helicopters, Hadrian and Hartlepool, Legacy In Stone, Climbing Christianbury Crags and Celebration Of Spring. There are lots of interesting titles to capture your imagination. Walks start late December and continue until April. For more details or a leaflet contact East Cumbria Countryside Project on 01 228 561 601 GUIDED WALKS & RAIL LINKS WITH NORTHERN SPIRIT ~ This is a comprehensive leaflet produced by the rail operator Northern Spirit. It covers walks within reach of their stations on the Settle to Carlisle line and into North Yorkshire. Walks are scheduled throughout the winter until May 1999 and connect with train times. For a leaflet write to Settle-Carlisle Walks, 16 Pickard Court, Leeds, LS15 9AY enclosing a cheque for £3.00 made payable to "Settle-Carlisle Walks". recorded information is available on 0660 660 607, but it costs 50p a minute. As stated earlier, this region is all about excellent walking, wherever you go, you will find a walk to suit. Allendale, Teesdale, Weardale, The Eden Valley, Alston ...... they're all excellent locations. |
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and highly organised outfit has both a national office and many
local groups. Walks are planned in all areas each week, throughout the year, with members
provided with a program for each season. To find out more about The Ramblers, take a look
at their website which is as follows: