(04 Apr 2016, 12:39 pm)Charles41 wrote Try Hexham to Langley Crossroads on the 688, then a half mile walk to the Carts Bog Inn which is great little pub all by itself. From there you could get the X81 down to Haydon Bridge. At Haydon Bridge try the Anchor and the General Havelock. Then catch the 685 back into Hexham.
In the Allen Valley try the Crown at Catton - excellent food and real ales. There are 3 pubs in Allendale itself (the Hare is now a house) all worth a look at.
Its quite difficult as there are few services in the North and South Tyne Valley that do not run to and from Hexham.
Charles
Cheers Charles.
Looks like 2/3 trips, rather than a big day out.
I had another look at the timetables after posting the message and despite my best efforts, a round trip doesn't look possible.
Will have a search through the independents who serve those areas and see what other options are available.