Children & Families

The Famous Scarycrow Trail

A half-term trail of spooky scarecrows around Ford, Etal and Heatherslaw, with free evening ghostly walks.

Monday, 26 October 2026See websiteFord and Etal villages, Ford and Etal Estates, NorthumberlandFree (donation for trail map)by Ford and Etal Estates

About This Event

Ford and Etal's annual Scarycrow Trail returns for October half-term, with spooky scarecrows to find around Ford, Etal and Heatherslaw. The trail is free, with a donation for the map and score sheet going to a local charity. Free Ghostly Walks set off at 6pm on Monday 26, Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 October from outside Ford Village Shop. Dogs are welcome, the route is accessible and parking is free.

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