We are the Ponteland Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Miriam C.
Following St. Oswald's Way, we head to the Bronze Age site of Lordenshaws, where we can see the remains of hill forts and some excellent examples of early rock art [cup and ring marks] dating from 2000 BC. We then walk onto the Simonside ridge, taking the chance to admire the superb views across Coquetdale and the Cheviot Hills. We end the walk with a descent through woods to the small settlement of Great Tosson (with its 15th-century tower and quaint houses) and follow the bank of the River Coquet into Rothbury.
The terrain is mostly good with paved sections, well-marked paths and simple boulder climbs. A short downhill section through woodland close to the end of the walk is likely to be muddy and slippy underfoot.
Refreshments: There will be a lunch stop en-route and optional post walk refreshments in Rothbury.
Joining Walk: To reserve a place, please e-mail your name and contact phone number to miriam.cashen@gmail.com
Starting point: Cowhaugh free car park, Whitton Bank Road (on the south side of the river in Rothbury). Grid reference: NU 05732 01500 Nearest postcode: NE65 7SH What 3 Words: reading.relished.rotations
