Leg 9 - Bellingham to Byrness
It’s about 14 miles to Byrness, We set off hiking, passing a lone walker as we climb the first hill. Referring to the map, we notice we’ll be following forestry trails for a while, but our GPS keeps leading us off the main tracks and onto rough ground, which frustrates us and slows our pace. Each time we veer off, we consult the map to confirm we’re still on the right course, but the detours are breaking our momentum.The GPS leads us further off the main trail, and soon we’re navigating through dead trees and swampy areas, making the hike feel tougher than expected. We check the map again, seeing that we’re still on track but facing some challenging terrain. We both agree this section feels relentless.Eventually, we return to a fire trail, which matches both the map and the GPS, and head toward what looks like a small village. Its Byrness, thank god!
Area :
Northumberland
Includes the Borders and the Cheviots. The Cheviot Hills, separated by the Tyne Gap and the Whin Sill, along which run the A69 and Hadrian's Wall, are not part of the Pennines but, perhaps because the Pennine Way crosses them, they are often treated as such.
