What we’re about
Welcome to Northern Hills Hiking. We are a friendly group who enjoy exploring the great outdoors together with good banter, camaraderie, socialising and sharing adventures. The group aims to be inclusive and generally there will be a choice of events in terms of setting, location, length and difficulty to suit all.
We meet for walking, hiking, hillwalking, trekking and the odd trip away. Mostly in Northumberland, Durham and Cumbria, but sometimes further afield too. The events are not restricted to the Hills. Some events will be in the mountains, some in forests or woods, some along the sea coast. Some walks will be flattish, some along a well-maintained path, some climbing a steep ascent up a massive peak.
The group works on the basis of being a group of friends who go out walking together. Event organisers all volunteer their time and effort in organising an event and look forward to sharing the experience with anyone from the group who cares to join them. It is worthwhile reading the event description provided by the event organiser to ensure your level of fitness is suitable before signing up for any particular event.
Walks do usually fill up, particularly in the warmer months, so if your plans do change, please edit your RSVP so that someone else can fill your place. If you are delayed or cannot make it on the day, event organisers will have provided information on how they can be contacted.
So please join us as we have some great adventures, increase our fitness, delight in beautiful views, fill our lungs with fresh air, grow solid friendships and recharge our minds!
DISCLAIMER:
We are all volunteers, not qualified leaders or first aiders. Everyone taking part in our activities does so at their own risk. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. Members are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and their guests and the suitability of any equipment used.
Event organisers and event hosts assume no responsibility for anyone attending any group event. The organisers and event organiser will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any group event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused. When you join a walk or other event, you indicate that you accept these conditions and accept that no legal liability is accepted by the group, group organisers, event organisers or event hosts in the event of accident or injury, however caused. You are fully responsible for yourself, any person under the age of 18 and any pet you bring with you on any hike or event.
With your RSVP you are confirming you have read the Countryside Code:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code-advice-for-countryside-visitors
And you agree with the following:
Dogs: Well behaved dogs are allowed on walks at the discretion of the walk leader. Please see the individual event details or contact the walk leader. Dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead where necessary or requested by the walk leader. Dog owners must, at all times, ensure that they comply with the Countryside Code, as above.
Livestock: walks may include public rights of way across fields in which livestock are present. Walk leaders are not responsible for how livestock could react and you should not approach livestock whilst crossing these fields.
All gates MUST be left as they are found. The group’s disclaimer also applies to guests and it is the responsibility of any member who invites a guest to attend an event to make this clear to the guest.
The Organisers reserve the right to suspend or remove membership from any individual who is a persistent ‘No Show’ on walks/events. That is signing up but not turning up.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 6 Wainwrights: A Fusedale Round - 9.1 miles, 2,760ft ascent, moderate/hardSt Peter's Church - Martindale, Penrith
A beautiful walk in the Far Eastern Lake District Fells; an opportunity to bag Steel Knotts, Wether Hill, Loadpot Hill, Arthur's Pike, Bonscale Pike and Hallin Fell.
Fusedale is a valley near Howtown on the eastern shore of Ullswater. Starting the walk at Martindale Hause, near the church of St Peter, the steep climbing soon starts. Birkie Knott and Steel Knotts are soon climbed and the views over Ullswater and the valleys of Martindale open up. Following a wide grassy ridge south we pass over Brownthwaite Crag and Gowk Hill. Then there is another climb on a terraced path onto the Roman Road of High Street. Turning to the north Wether Hill and Loadpot Hill are an easy walk over grass- and moss-rich upland. Arthur's Pike is reached after an easy, if somewhat damp walk. After crossing the ravine of Swarth Beck, we climb to the peak of Bonscale Pike with its impressive towers. We will then descend, with a fantastic outlook, on steep grass slopes to Mellguards above Howtown. Skirting the edge of Ullswater, we make the 690ft ascent of Hallin Fell, for beautiful views of Ullswater, mountains and valleys, before descending back down to our carsThis walk requires a good level of fitness and appropriate clothing and footwear. Please bring plenty of food and drinks taking into account the expected duration of the walk.
I am going for a walk; you are welcome to join me on the basis that we are a group of friends.
My mobile number in case of problems on the day: 07801 658180. There may be no signal at the start, so please let me know before 9:30 am if you will be late in which case we will, within reason, wait for you, otherwise we will set off promptly at 10:30
I am a volunteer, not a qualified leader or first aider. Everyone taking part in this activity does so at their own risk. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. Members are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and the suitability of any equipment used.
I assume no responsibility for anyone attending the event. Neither I nor the group organisers will be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of this event or in connection with travel to the event, however caused. By joining this event, you indicate that you accept these conditions and accept that no legal liability is accepted by the group, group organisers or myself in the event of accident or injury, however caused. You are fully responsible for yourself and any pet you bring with you on the event.
With your RSVP you are confirming you have read the Countryside Code:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code-advice-for-countryside-visitors and that you agree with the following:- Dogs: Well behaved dogs welcome but must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead where necessary or when requested by myself. Dog owners must, at all times, ensure that they comply with the Countryside Code, as above.
- Livestock: this walk will include public rights of way across fields in which livestock may be present. Walk leaders are not responsible for how livestock could react and you should not approach livestock whilst crossing these fields.
All gates MUST be left as they are found.
