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Ponteland Group

We are the Ponteland 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 quarterly 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

Overview

Blaydon nature Reserve, Bog Wood, Dents Hall, Ryton Village (lunch stop) along the river via Ryton Willows, Ryton Haugh, south to Stella, through the woods to the Water Mill, back to the car park.

Terrain - woodland paths, some road/pavement, trails, a few stiles, mud in places, and a couple of short ascents/descents.

Refreshments – Coffee/Lunch stop - Ryton Village on the village green.

Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you plan to join the walk will you please email John Le Rolland.

johnlerolland@outlook.com

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 17721 63476
Nearest postcode:
NE21 4JS
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Start time:
10:30 am

Car Park on Summerhill, Blaydon, Gateshead. DIRECTIONS – from Ponteland head to Newburn and cross the river via Newburn Bridge, follow the road and at the T junction turn left onto the B6317 (Stella Road), follow the B6317 for approx.. half a mile until you see Phumphreys coffee house (RHS), turn right onto Summerhill (just before the coffee house) SP Path Head Water Mill. Car park on the left a little way up the hill opposite houses (go slow or you'll miss it - not very well sign posted)

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 quarterly 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