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Morpeth Group

We are the Morpeth 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

Overview

This is a circular route starting and ending at Netherwitton.  It is mostly over open countryside, following well worn footpaths and cart tracks with some heathland walking. By and large it is over flat terrain with the usual undulations but nothing serious.

Sunday, 23 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The main issue at the time of the recce was mud.  Not serious, dangerous of hazardous mud just wet, clingy, unsightly mud.  After the very wet winter that even now still abounds and which definitely influenced the recce walk, our boots were seriously muddy.  The worst of the mud was towards the end and was confined to a short but unavoidable stretch.

Take gaiters, a change of shoes to return and poles if available.

If the weather dries up before the walk then this will be a lovely tranquil day out for the group. Fingers crossed.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 19800 85801
Nearest postcode:
NE61 1PR
what3words:
reforming.mining.good
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meet at Newmarket East car park in Morpeth at 09.20 for a prompt 09.30 start.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 09895 90273
Nearest postcode:
NE61 4NY
what3words:
dumplings.remedy.molars
Start time:
10:00 am

Park in Netherwitton Village.

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