Hexham: A Witley Chapel Woodland Wonder
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Do you lust to stroll across rolling hills, alongside babbling brooks through the dappled shade of beautiful woodland? Then come and join us for an amble near to Hexham in beautiful Northumberland!
This walk is only 4 miles south of Hexham, readily accessible from Newcastle and Carlisle, but one could be a world away from the hustle of the town.
This 8 mile stroll is absolutely gorgeous meander through one of the gentler areas of Northumberland countryside. We'll head into Hexham afterwards for tea and cake.
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Picture credit: The photos used here have all been taken by the leader (ncl_toby) and he gives ODL permission to use them.
What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Bring lunch, a flask and snacks. While the pub half way round may be open, it is not guaranteed!