South Tyne Trail
A 23-mile long-distance path in Cumbria following the emerging River South Tyne from its source south of Garrigill, through Alston, and on to Haltwhistle near Hadrian’s Wall. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: NY 752 351
Distance: 23 miles (37 km)
Time: 8–11 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL31 North Pennines – Teesdale and Weardale
OL43 Hadrian’s Wall, Haltwhistle and Hexham
Summary
The South Tyne Trail is a walking route through the remote and less-visited countryside of East Cumbria and the North Pennines, following the River South Tyne from its source south of Garrigill, through Alston, and on to Haltwhistle near Hadrian’s Wall.
Much of the route uses well-surfaced paths along the former South Tynedale Railway. This is a multi-user route using paths, bridleways, and parallel quiet roads. Mapped places on the walk from start to finish include Tyne Head, West Ashgill, Crossgill, Garrigill, Bleagate, Alston, Kirkhaugh, Slaggyford, Knarsdale, Eals, Lambley, Rowfoot, and Haltwhistle.