Yeavering Bell - Tuesday 10 June 2014
Route
Wooler - Humbleton - Gleadsclough - Akeld Hill - White Law - Yeavering Bell - St Cuthbert's Way - Gains Law - Humbleton Hill - Humbleton - Wooler
Parking
Wooler Village Car Park on Burnhouse Road (Free) - Grid Ref NT 9892 2820 (Nearest Postcode is NE71 6EQ)
Mileage
11.1 miles
Terrain
Grassy paths & farm tracks with some road walking at the start & finish
Weather
Warm & sunny with a short downpour on Yeavering Bell
Time Taken
5hrs 10mins
Total Ascent
2552ft (778m)
Map
OL16 The Cheviot Hills
Walkers
Dave, Angie & Fudge
Wooler - Humbleton - Gleadsclough - Akeld Hill - White Law - Yeavering Bell - St Cuthbert's Way - Gains Law - Humbleton Hill - Humbleton - Wooler
Parking
Wooler Village Car Park on Burnhouse Road (Free) - Grid Ref NT 9892 2820 (Nearest Postcode is NE71 6EQ)
Mileage
11.1 miles
Terrain
Grassy paths & farm tracks with some road walking at the start & finish
Weather
Warm & sunny with a short downpour on Yeavering Bell
Time Taken
5hrs 10mins
Total Ascent
2552ft (778m)
Map
OL16 The Cheviot Hills
Walkers
Dave, Angie & Fudge
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Route Map
Heading west out of Wooler the route passes Highburn House Caravan Park
It was a lovely day as we headed out over the lower slopes of Humbleton Hill
White Law & Akeld Hill
The cairn on the summit of Akeld Hill
Easter Tor
Looking to The Cheviot from the ascent of Yeavering Bell
With Fudge on the summit of Yeavering Bell
Looking back to Yeavering Bell
Foot signs - I bet many a person has come a cropper falling over these in mist
He still does this even though the gate to the side is clearly open
Leaving Yeavering Bell we were now on the St Cuthbert's Way
This was glorious walking with nobody else here
Another glorious view of The Cheviots
It was clear to see a great deal of heather burning had recently been carried out.
As heather and grass plants become older, they become less palatable and less nutritious (tougher and lower in nutrients). The process of burning small areas removes the older growth and allows the plants to regenerate after the burn. New heather and grass shoots follow, and these, along with the flush of plants such as bilberry or blueberry, are key food for red grouse, deer, mountain hares and livestock.
As heather and grass plants become older, they become less palatable and less nutritious (tougher and lower in nutrients). The process of burning small areas removes the older growth and allows the plants to regenerate after the burn. New heather and grass shoots follow, and these, along with the flush of plants such as bilberry or blueberry, are key food for red grouse, deer, mountain hares and livestock.
As is tradition - Fudge on the summit of Gains Law
It was turning out to be a cracking day as we head to Humbleton Hill
Approaching Humbleton Hill
The summit cairn on Humbleton Hill