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Walkers aren't people who let things pass them by. We'd rather be out there walking past it all ourselves! That's why, in this section, you'll find everything you need to keep you informed and up to date about walking in North East England.

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New Walking Book : The High Hills of Teesdale (18/7/2008)
Trailguides, the Darlington-based publisher of outdoor books, is pleased to announce the fourth in its Durham Walker series of guides exploring the countryside of County Durham. The book "The High Hills of Teesdale" focuses on the moorland mountains that surround the top end of this...
NEW WALK FROM THE BREAMISH VALLEY (13/5/2008)
At 615 metres above sea level Cushat Law is the fifth highest of the Cheviot Hills and is known affectionately as 'The Monarch of Kidland'. It dominates the Upper Breamish Valley and commands fine views from its grassed covered summit. Less than 2 miles to the west, stands the 610 metre high...
OUTSTANDING NEW WALK DEEP IN UPPER COQUETDALE (19/2/2008)
The 619 metre high Windy Gyle straddles the border between England and Scotland and is the fourth highest of the Cheviot Hills. It has been described as one of the most shapely hills in the Northumberland National Park and it positively oozes history.

This is one of four hills climbed on the...
FASCINATING NEW WALK ON THE EDGE OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK (21/1/2008)
The tiny settlement of Old Yeavering lies some 5 miles west of the north Northumberland town of Wooler and has a lineage stretching back to 1296. It lies in the shadow Yeavering Bell, one of the best known and historically most important of the Cheviot Hills.

This is the starting point of the...
New Walking Book - The Cheviot Hills (21/1/2008)
A book of eight new walks in the Cheviot Hills has just been published by Darlington based publishers Trailguides Limited.
The book, `The Cheviot Hills` has been written by Monkseaton based outdoor writer and author of the hugely popular Cheviot Walks website Geoff Holland and is the first book...
NEW WALK EXPLORES ROMAN CONNECTION (14/8/2007)
With the holiday season in full swing a brand new walk has just been added to the Monkseaton based website www.cheviotwalks.co.uk .
The walk, called ` Roman Connections & The Border Line`, starts its 12.25 mile journey at Buckham`s Walls Burn in Upper Coquetdale, passes the Roman military...
Guided walk along Hadrian's Wall. (20/7/2007)
Why not join Shepherd Walks on a guided walk along Hadrian's Wall next year. Both in June and September 2008 they are leading a guided walk along Hadrian's Wall.
The walk will have a minibus backup which will meet you throughout the day with snacks and lunch. If you have a partner who is not...
Identification Guide (19/7/2007)
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership has produced a waterproof identification card to flowers and plants likely to be found in North Pennine hay meadows.
The identification guide is a companion publication to a series of three Hay Time walks also produced by...
North Pennines Public Transport Guide (19/7/2007)
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership has produced a public transport guide to the whole of the North Pennines. This guide will be invaluable for planning walks using public transport in the AONB.
The guide includes:
Full colour map of the North Pennines...
Birdwatching in the North Pennines (19/7/2007)
Get your hands on this stunning guide to birdwatching in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
17 walks (2-13km) and site guides to make it easy for you to find the area's special birds Easy to follow directions and maps Descriptions of the iconic birds and habitats found...
Hay Time Walks (19/7/2007)
Over the last 60 years, upland hay meadows have disappeared right across Europe but a significant amount of this unique habitat still survives in the North Pennines. Forty per cent of the UK's remaining upland hay meadows are found in the North Pennines. The North Pennines Area of Outstanding...
Take a Walk in the Woods (13/6/2007)
This new leaflet highlights walks exploring the woods at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge in the North of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The woodlands at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge are part of the largest area of ancient woodland in the North Pennines AONB.
The...
St Oswald's Way (26/4/2007)
St Oswald's Way is a long-distance walking route, exploring some of the finest landscapes and fascinating history of Northumberland. This recently opened long distance path has proved very popular as it covers such contrasting scenery.
From Holy Island (Lindisfarne) in the north, St Oswald's Way...
New Walks Available (27/3/2007)
Six new regional walks have been made available.
Waskerley Riding Mill Middleton-One-Row & Dinsdale Wood Low Coniscliffe & River Tees Alnmouth Tynemouth