The Schil RSS
Walk 20 - The Schil - Difficult Route
Distance: 15 miles (24.5 km)
Maps: Explorer OL16
Walking time: 7 hours
Start and Finish point: Hethpool car park (Grid reference – NT 894281). From Wooler go north up the A697. Just after Akeld turn left along the B6351; pass through Kirknewton and in Westnewton turn left (signpost, Hethpool). Upon reaching Hethpool pass through the village. The car park is situated just after the cattle grid after you leave the village.