The route

Circular walk starting at Blanchland
See also this document enp054
The first stretch runs alongside Beldon Burn to Baybridge

Looking across to Redburn Common

The track to Riddlehamhope at Beldon Shields
Beldon Burn and Shields
Beldon lead mine and ore works at Beldon Shields

The protected Beldon lead mine and ore works at Beldon Shields. See here
Riddlehamhope
Top of the valley with Riddlehamhope Farm top right
Looking down the Vally to Blanchland
Interesting stone mason’s mark on a gatepost

The abandoned farmhouse/Hall at Riddlehamhope
Apparently the remains of an old Bastle can be seen – see here and here
Heatheryburn
The very tranquil Heatheryburn Farm located at the head of the Valley
Looking back across the Valley to Riddlehamhope
Nookton Fell

Shooting cabin with ground anchors – thats how windy it gets!
Gibraltar Farm
Sheep or rabbit track through a meadow of buttercups on the path from Nookton to Gibraltar Farm


The abandoned Gibraltar Farm






