Barrowburn

An exhilarating walk into the Cheviot Hills with fine views up the Usway Burn valley and over to Windy Gyle.

The dramatic landscape and history are brought to life by the voices of the people who lived and worked there.

One longish steep ascent at start. Strong footwear recommended. Start at car park. NT866874

Please respect this ancient landscape and leave the stones as you find them. To protect wildlife and farm animals, please keep your dog on a lead at all times. Thank you.

Time: 4 – 4.5hrs
Distance: 5.07 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Ascent: 480m
Terrain: Track and moorland

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Audio stories

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Bob Burston was vicar of Alwinton with Holystone and Alnham between 1977 and 1983. He recalls a visit to Windyhaugh school and a Christmas party at Askew Hall.

Robert Bertram was born at Blindburn during the harsh winter of 1947.
He describes the impact on farming life during live firing exercises on the Otterburn Ranges.

Jean Foreman was born and brought up at Uswayford Farm. In 1955 they were snowed in for two weeks and their sheep were in danger of starvation.

Jon Short was a shepherd at Blindburn and Makendon and became Shepherd Manager at Carlcroft. His horse ‘Trampas’ was an important part of his working life.

James Tait is a dialect poet and musician from Rothbury. His poems and songs reflect his love of the people and landscape of Coquetdale.

Bob Burston was vicar of Alwinton with Holystone and Alnham between 1977 and 1983. He recounts a story told to him of a former vicar of St Michael & All Saints Church.