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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

Overview

Parking on Yarridge Road next to racecourse campsite entrance. Walking through West Dipton woods, across moorland via Jingling Gate to New Dotland Farm. Onto Windyhill Plantation and West Dipton Burn. Then an ascent up to Rising Sun and road back.

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 92080 62331
Nearest postcode:
NE46 2JP
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Start time:
10:00 am

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