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Bandstand – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

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Bandstand – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

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Bandstand – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

02:43

9.33km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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135 m

Bandstand

Highlight • Structure

261 m

Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds

Highlight • Religious Site

The stunning Hexham Abbey is the town’s visual centrepiece. Origins of a monastery here date back to 674, possibly part-built by stone plundered from Hadrian's Wall and other Roman ruins. …

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626 m

View of Hexham from Gaprigg Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another shortcut from town (avoiding main road) back towards Yarridge Road on top over Hexham.

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1.39 km

Wydon Burn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A great little circular route to walk the dog. nice quite spot for catching tiddlers or if you just want to have a look at the ducks!

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1.62 km

Wydon Water

Highlight • Lake

Useful detour off the main road on route into Hexham

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1.97 km

Wydon Burn Reservoir reed bed

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic filtering system for cleaning the water that enters the reservoir from Wydon Burn. Also great cover for nesting aquatic birds!

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5.68 km

Dipton Mill Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

As you battle the headwinds, drenched to your bones and descending from the moors, is there a gladder sight than a cosy, country pub?

The Dipton Mill is just that. …

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9.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

1.68 km

1.42 km

1.15 km

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.86 km

1.90 km

1.28 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

9°C

3°C

59 %

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Bandstand – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

Bandstand

Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds

View of Hexham from Gaprigg Lane

Wydon Burn Reservoir

Wydon Water

Wydon Burn Reservoir reed bed

Dipton Mill Inn

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