We are the Ponteland Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Graham S.
Coastal walk from Bamburgh to Budle Bay, then inland, returning along St Oswald’s Way via Spindlestoneheugh and Brada Hill, then the England coastal path through the Golf Course. N.B. the precise route will depend on tides, details of which will not be known until 1 week before the walk.
The walk will mainly be on well-marked paths, following the England Coastal Path or St Oswalds Way. If the tides allow, there will be a significant level of beach walking. Gradual inclines + one possible steep descent onto the beach and ascent up Spindlestone Heugh (which could be slippy after rain). Only one stile. Grade: Moderate.
There will be a lunch stop en-route, either on Budle Bay or Waren Mill. If time permits, there are various options for post- walk refreshments in the centre of the village, including the recently opened Walled Garden.
10.30 in main car park in centre of Bamburgh, which is on the west side of the B1340, opposite the Castle (Grid ref. NU184349). This is a pay and display car park : tariff for 5 hours is £8. If you arrive early enough there may be roadside spaces available free of charge around the village green, but the walk will commence from the main car park. Directions to start point: A1 northwards past Alnwick. At Adderstone Services, turn right (SP Bamburgh) on the B1341 and follow the road all the way into and through Bamburgh to the car park, which is on the right hand side of the road opposite the Castle.
