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Hexham Old Gaol – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

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North East England

Hexham Old Gaol – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

Moderate

7

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Hexham Old Gaol – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

02:08

7.49km

180m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

777 m

Hexham Old Gaol

Highlight • Historical Site

Hexham Old Gaol is England's oldest purpose-built prison, founded in 1333 by William Melton, the Archbishop of York. Located on Hallgate in the center of Hexham, it was built with …

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2

833 m

The Moot Hall, Hexham

Highlight • Historical Site

Hexham Moot Hall is an impressive medieval gatehouse dating from around 1379, situated on the east side of the Market Place. It was built by order of the Archbishop of …

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3

890 m

Hexham Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Market for already 800 years, the first market here was in 1222.

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4

1.01 km

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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5

2.15 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!

Tip by

6

2.38 km

Wydon Water

Highlight • Lake

Useful detour off the main road on route into Hexham

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7

2.73 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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8

6.84 km

The Forum

Highlight • Pub

B

7.49 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

1.25 km

998 m

733 m

619 m

334 m

269 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

960 m

840 m

736 m

334 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 16 October

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11 %

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