Hareshaw Linn,
"The Linn"
Choose a fine day in late May.
It will be best after a few days of rain and then
head to Bellingham to discover Hareshaw Linn. This
place has been popular since Victorian times and
has been a must see for any visitor to the region.
I believe deciduous woods are best in May when the
leaves are fresh and the greens so vibrant. Your
will also be struck with the colour and aroma of
wild flowers, wild garlic and the many lichens.
If this is not enough, you follow the Hareshaw Burn,
through the gorge, to the magnificent waterfall
at the end of the trail.
Distance: 4.4Km (2.7 miles).
Route plan
Total Elevation: 100m (328ft).
Difficulty: easy (will be muddy
when wet. Suitable footware essential)
OS Map Reference: NY 839 833 GB
Grid. Explorer
Map OL42, Landranger
Map 80
Parking: Free parking at the
Hareshaw Linn car park.
Toilet Facilities: Close by in
Bellingham town centre
Refreshments Facilities: Pub, shops and cafes in
Bellingham.
Accessibility: This particular walk can only be
completed on foot though can be accessed by all
users part of the way.
The Walk
You can park at the Hareshaw
Linn car park in Bellingham at the start of the
trail. The path is well marked and you will have
no trouble finding your way. Head through the opening
in the fence and follow the path with the Hareshaw
Burn on your right. The path goes through the mobile
home park situated in the site of the old Hareshaw
Ironworks. Follow the path up through the gate.
This leads into Hareshaw Linn proper. You need to
follow the path up and over six bridges, the last
three being close to the end of the walk. The path
finishes at the Hareshaw Linn waterfall. There are
no photographs of this so as not to spoil the walk
for you.
You need to take the same path down to and out
of the gorge. However, this is a delight given the
amount to see.
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