We are the Ponteland Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Jean C.
The walk begins from the Northumberland National Parks car park in Alwinton and follows Clennell Street, an old drovers’ route that went from Morpeth to Kelso, for a short distance before heading down towards the River Alwin and through the forest to Kidland, looping round to rejoin Clennell Street at Wholehope and return to Alwinton.
The walk is varied and includes fairly well-marked footpaths and forestry tracks and roads. Two steepish ascents and plenty of open countryside with extensive views.
Lunch stop on the walk, refreshments afterwards at the Rose and Thistle in Alwinton if desired.
Alwinton National Park Car Park Starting point/parking: From Ponteland, follow the A696 for about 20 miles to the turnoff on the B6341 through Elsdon on the Rothbury road, turning left after about 7 miles to Holystone and Alwinton just after the brown sign to the Harehaugh car park. Or you can get to Alwinton via Rothbury and Thropton. When you reach Alwinton, follow the road left through the village and the the car park is on the right. £3 for all-day parking (cash needed). Free parking is available on the grass at the head of the village. Map reference: NT920064 what3words: comedians.exam.stride
