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Gateshead Group

We are the Gateshead Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Route: Wedder Leap Car Park-Barrowburn-Pennine Way-Russell's Cairn-Windy Gyle Cairn-Scotchman's Ford-Murder Cleugh- back down to Wedder Leap.

NB: If it is your intention to attend this walk can you please indicate by email or phone

       kmurray500@yahoo.co.uk

0191 4961066 / 07458 353 332 this would be much appreciated

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 17 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.4km / 8.9mi
Ascent:
612m / 2008ft
Type:
circular

Directions: From Rothbury take the B6341 west though Thropton. At Flotterton take the right hand turn signed "Alwinton". After Alwinton continue along the single track road approx 6 miles, Wedder Leap car park is on the left, before Barrowburn.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 86636 10371
Nearest postcode:
NE65 7BP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car Park at Barrowburn

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking