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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.

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Overview

Starting out from the car parking area we head up towards the village of Birtley, this is the only major climb (steep in places) of the walk.  From Birtley we then descend towards Heugh where we then pick up the River Tyne Trail and follow to around High Carry House. From there we head past Low Carry House and back down to the river which we then follow along to the start point.

We have some road walking, open field walking which in areas is quite tussocky and overgrown and a section along a woodland path beside the river.  There are six stiles, two of which are a bit wobbly, but safe to use with care. On pre walk (06/08) one of the fields had cattle in it but they caused no problems.

Refreshment : Hydration stops if required and lunch stop. There are Cafes and Public houses in the centre of Wark.

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 86309 77050
Nearest postcode:
NE48 3LP
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Start time:
10:30 am

Wark, just over the bridge on the other side from the town. Park cars on the road verges just over the bridge on the left at Wark. Directions to start point. Military road (B6318) to Chollerford where we cross the river. At the roundabout go straight on (2nd exit) and follow the B6320 all the way to Wark. Proceed through the village and turn right at the sharp left bend onto the Main Street. Continue along the Main Street and once over the Bridge park on the grass verge on left side of the bridge. Travel time from Ponteland will be 45 mins approx.

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