We are the Ponteland Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Seaburn to Cleadon Hills returning via the coastal path. Beginning with an inland walk from Seaburn to Whitburn village and from there a very gentle accent up to the summit of the cleadon hills.We then circuit the iconic windmill and the Italian styled pumping Station before heading to the coast for lunch at Marsdon old quarry. Our return from there is along the dramatic cliff tops of the coastal path past souter lighthouse, the lost village and the Army camp and ending with a walk along Seaburn promenade.
Mixture of well defined paths,( asphalt, pavement, gravel, field, heath, Bridle). Generally flat apart from very gentle incline up Cleadon hill and two very short steeper inclines. Some low stiles. Grade: Moderate.
Lunch stop on Marsdon Old Quarry, Hydration stop if requested.
Mere Knolls Road, off Dykeland Road, at inland side of Sunderland Army Reserve Centre. Please park part on pavement as narrow Road. Start Time 10.30. Grid Ref. NZ4020600. Nrst. Post code SR6 8DP. What3words: former.milky.loans. Directions to start point: Reminder that Tyne Bridge and Tunnel may still have traffic restrictions in place. Advise to use A1 for travel from north of Tyne. From the A1 southbound at junction 65 take the A1231 (Sunderland highway/ Wessington Way)and follow for SP Sunderland. Then keep straight on, onto A1290( Nr. Sainsbury store SP Southwick ) . Continue in left lane until directed by road surface sign to turn left onto A1018(A183) Northern Way. This turn will take you quickly to mini-roundabout, take 3rd exit (right turn), and then 2nd exit (right again) at following mini-roundabout onto Sunderland Road. Take first exit SP B1291 Seaburn, at next roundabout. Continue on B1291 but taking a left turn at traffic lights at the Bluebell Pub, still on B1291. Then take 3rd exit at roundabout , SP A183 Whitburn, onto Dykelands Road. The Army Reserve centre is on the right hand side as you approach the seafront. Take the turn to the right immediately before this onto Mere Knolls Road. Aprox. travel time from Ponteland 40 mins.
