Bandstand – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

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Bandstand – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

Moderate

4.7

(12)

145

hikers

Bandstand – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Hexham

02:31

9.56km

80m

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 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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161 m

Bandstand

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1912 the bandstand is still regularly used as a music venue.

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383 m

Vintage Drinking Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Erected in 1899 this Victorian drinking fountain is known as the Sele Fountain.

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6.54 km

River Tyne

Lake

7.17 km

Tyne Riverside Country Park Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Both a walking route and part of the Hadrian's Cycleway spanning the country, this section close to the market town of Hexham along the River Tyne is both useful and …

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8.95 km

Hexham Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally built in AD 674, the Abbey was built up during the 12th century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th century. Since the dissolution …

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9.02 km

Bowling Green

Highlight • Structure

9.21 km

The Grateful Bread Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Basic but stylish styled bakery. Interesting name though, maybe the owner is fan of the band The Grateful Dead?

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9.40 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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