As we move into 2012 there is no doubt that the economy struggling, finances are tight but the Haltwhistle Spring Walking Festival will soon be with us. The event is currently being finalised and will run from 28 April to 7 May taking in 28 different walking routes of different difficulty and interest. The Walking Festival has been a phenomenal success in recent times and much of this is down to the very detailed planning of the Haltwhistle Walking Festival committee.

Those who have even visited Haltwhistle for the shortest period will be well aware of the absolutely beautiful countryside surrounding the town which takes in everything from the hills and valleys to the Roman Wall. There are few areas of the UK which can boast the type of natural beauty associated with Haltwhistle and when you also take into account the fact it is only 35 miles from Newcastle and 21 miles from Carlisle, it really does have enormous potential.

So whether you are just looking at the proposed walks over the Spring Walking Festival or perhaps you are looking to visit the area, we strongly recommend looking at the Haltwhistle Walking Festival website. All of the details with relation to the Haltwhistle Spring Walking Festival will be available by February and this should give those interested more than enough time to make their preparations and their plans ahead of 28 April.

If you are looking to take part in the Walking Festival then perhaps you might be kind enough to forward your thoughts and pictures once you have recovered. Please send these to mark@haltwhistle.org.uk and we will attempt to list as many as possible on the website in due course.