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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

Overview

Walk will start from Tyne Riverside Country Park. Crossing footbridge over to Ovingham, then on to Whittle Dene, then a slight uphill walk to Whittledene farm. Heading to Horsley Village, then onto Wylam, crossing over bridge heading back to Ovingham. It will be muddy in places, a few styles and there is an electric fence which is passable.

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 08695 63474
Nearest postcode:
NE42 6NP
what3words:
recoup.tangling.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