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April 5, 2024Hindhope Linn & Trig Points of Dour Hill & Blackwool Law.
Embark on an outdoor adventure as we explore the enchanting Hindhope Linn and conquer the trig points of Dour Hill & Blackwool Law. Join us as we share the trials and tribulations faced during this unforgettable trek, revealing the beauty and challenges of these remote landscapes. From wonderful waterfalls to Roman and ancient sites. The walk is filled with nature’s wonders and the triumphs of overcoming obstacles.
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Turn by Turn Directions
We start just north of Rochester in Northumberland (see start point link below), and immediately head up onto the fells (see Video at 1:50), passing our first Roman Camp Site. We head towards the wooded area to our northwest. Picking up Bellshield Road we pass our second Roman Camp Settlement (see Video at 3:20). When following the Bellshield Road it is worth taking some time to take in the views, which we have to ourselves.
We leave the tarmac path and head west (see Video at 5:45), it is worth using the OS GPS to help as we head over the fells. We cross the Bellshield Burn (see Video at 6:00) and ascent towards Dour Hill Trig Point (see Video at 6:55). The views are worth savouring. We now descend and head towards the woods. When I undertook the walk Northumberland had just been hot by two named storms of 90mph+ winds, so many paths were blocked (see Video at 10:50). Our path now takes to the main road (see Video at 11:40), and we need to head west.
Leaving the road (see Video at 13:20) we now head towards Hindhope Linn. After crossing River Rede (see Video at 14:30), we follow the signs for Hindhope Linn and visit the waterfall (see Video at 15:45). We retrace our path and pick up the route of the Pennine Way (see Video at 17:00).
Turning off the route of the Pennine Way (see Video at 17:50) we head over the fells to our second Trig Point of the walk at Blackwool Law, where the magnificent views continue (see Video at 19:40). Leaving the Trig Point we descend towards the site of an ancient settlement (see Video at 21:00). Our route now takes us along the River Rede. NOTE the bridge on the OS Map after Woolaw does not exist. We therefore take the bridge before the farm and conclude our walk with a brief walk along the road and the conclusion of a great day on the Northumberland Fells.
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Resources used whilst bringing you this walk…
Mapping and Directions:
OS Map App – Ordnance Survey Maps and routing
Maps – Ordnance Survey Maps
Compass – Must have
Equipment used:
Jacket – Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket – Equipment Review
Jacket – Montane Gravity Gore-Tex Jacket
Footwear – Merrell Accentor Sport GTX
Boots – Scarpa Rush Trek GTX – Equipment Review
Trousers – Montane BMC Terra Pants
Waterproof Trousers – Mountain Hardwear Epic Pant
Socks – 1000 mile wool fusion double layer
Head Torch – Lifesystems Intensity 220 Head Torch – Equipment Review
Backpack – Hi Gear Active22
Bladder – Camelbak 2.5L Hydration Reservoir
Camera Kit
GoPro 5 – Go anywhere action camera
hohem iSteady Pro 4-Gimbal stabiliser – Making your video professional
Lavalier Microphone – Capture professional audio
Insta360 ONE X2-360 Degree Camera – bringing video to a new dimension
Insta360 3M (10ft) Invisible Selfie Stick – make it look like a drone
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