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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.

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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

Starting from Housesteads car park we walk a clockwise circle, following a short stretch of the Wall and the Pennine Way. We rejoin the Wall near Sewingshields and from there back to the starting point.

Saturday, 30 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
Type:
circular

CAR PARKING CHARGES:

It is £4 for the first 3 hours and £2 for every additional hour (or part thereof). Realistically it will cost at least £8 per car, possibly £10.

Car sharing is recommended if possible.

The charges also apply to Blue Badge holders, members of English Heritage and of National Trust. 

It appears that only horses and donkeys can be tethered free of charge. See photo.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 79440 68431
Nearest postcode:
NE47 6NN
what3words:
seasons.madness.pacifist
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