Join us on a challenging 8 mile circular walk from Brough village up the Swindale Valley and onto the High Helbeck Estate and then back down the valley into Brough village. Buffet lunch is provided as is some folk music by local musician Bill Lloyd. There will be a toilet available for use during lunch.

The High Helbeck Green Recovery Fund Project is a partnership project between estate owners Ben & Nicolete Blackett-Ord, the North Pennines AONB Partnership, the RSPB, the Woodland Trust and Natural England. The Defra-backed project runs from January 2021 to March 2022 and a key part of the scheme is to deliver significant biodiversity benefits to the High Helbeck estate (near Brough, Cumbria) including 80 hectares of peatland restoration, an increase in trees and scrub, covering 153 hectares, and a series of small wetlands to enhance 85 hectares of habitat for breeding wading birds.

The route is around 8 miles long. The walk does follow existing public footpaths for the majority of the route, but it is important to note that the terrain can be very challenging at times with some steep accents and descents as well as areas of boggy ground. This walk should only be undertaken if you have a good level of fitness. The walk incorporates stiles and steep terrain. Please ensure you dress for the weather and bring sturdy walking boots. There are toilets at the lunch stop, halfway into the walk. No dogs are permitted on the High Helbeck walks.

Outside ‘The Inn at Brough’ pub. Please park considerately in Brough village if you have to travel by car.  If you are unsure of directions, please contact Chris Jones (cjones@northpenninesaonb.org.uk).

Once you have confirmed your booking we will contact you in regards to your dietary requirements.

Image © Paul Henry / High Helbeck estate