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 Byrness village, following the Pennine Way for a short time, then turning right into the Cottonshopeburn valley to follow the ordinance road up to Cottonshope Farm. We then head left for a steepening, grassy section up to the top of Ravens Pike and lunch with maginificent views in all directions. The descent follows the Pennine Way over Hough Hill. There are a couple of steep and rocky sections where care is needed, but there is no risk.
The walk is varied and includes fairly level forestry tracks and roads, a metalled ordinance road and fairly steep moorland tracks. There is an extensive section on the Pennine Way over flagstones, and there may be boggy areas after rain.
Grade: Moderate/strenuous (because of steep sections).
Lunch stop on the walk, refreshments at the last cafe in England on the way home for those who would like them (closes at 4pm)
Car Park, Byrness Village From Ponteland, follow the A696/A68 for 33.5 miles to the turnoff on the left for Byrness village and park in the large fenced layby immediately on the right The walk begins here. Map reference: NT765028
