These hollow ways lie north of Kirkwhelpington and appear to lead towards the village. They were probably part of a droving route between England and Scotland. They have steep sides and thought to have been created by the movement of packhorses and livestock rather than carts and were probably part of a droving route between England and Scotland. There are more than five hollow ways in the group which were probably necessary to make sure there was a clear way across the marshy ground on the hillside.