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Ponteland Group

We are the Ponteland Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Rothbury to Thropton and return via the upland terraces and woodland.

Paths, tracks, roads and woodland, one steep climb up to the terraces and return to Rothbury via woodland paths.    

Coffee stop.

Picnic lunch at the end of the walk or plenty of choices in Rothbury.                                         

Public toilet facilities in Rothbury.

 

Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

IF YOU INTEND TO JOIN THIS RAMBLE WOULD YOU PLEASE E-MAIL JOHN LE ROLLAND. (johnlerolland@outlook.com)

Starting point

Grid reference:
NU 05719 01501
Nearest postcode:
NE65 7SH
what3words:
leathers.visual.smart
Start time:
10:30 am

Main Rothbury riverside car park, free parking, Grid Ref: NU058015 DIRECTIONS – From Ponteland: via A696 to Belsay and Scots Gap, then B6432 to Rothbury; or A1 to A697, and B6344 to Rothbury.

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