Posted:  Friday 23 September 2011

North East Associates
Conquer Cheviot

- Thursday 22nd September -

Within the walking fraternity of North East Associates there is a small and dedicated group whose focus isn't on a pub lunch at the end of their exertions, a whole day being necessary to complete their outings.  About four times a year they meet to walk about 15 miles across often difficult terrain.

In north-west Northumberland there's a range of rolling hills which straddle the England-Scotland border.  The Cheviot, at 2674ft or 815m, is the highest summit in the hills of the same name.  Daniel Defoe was here in 1728!  Nearest road access is about seven miles away - as the crow flies.  To reach the summit it's therefore a long way, and the same on the return.  A choice of beautiful but lonely valleys enhances the walk but there's some wild moorland involved too.

The group made it to the top today, that's the hump in the header picture so climbing is not necessary, but they're not letting on about their route.  Five took part, unless other - or others - were hiding from the camera.  Weather was good too.

Phil, Steve, Stuart and Terry, with Cliff behind the camera.

ph

pictures:  cliff sore

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