Rising Sun Country Park

Northumbria Short Circuits Group

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Overview

The walk will be 5 miles long around Rising Sun Country Park, Wallsend calling into the DLS Falconry Centre. This is free but donations are welcomed.

We will meet at the overflow of Asda car park.

Easy walk with one slow climb.

Saturday, 17 January 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Technical
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 29714 69657
Nearest postcode:: NE12 9SJ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

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