We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk follows the River Tyne Trail from Newburn to Wylam, climbs to Heddon on the Wall (around 400 feet of ascent), returning to Newburn with views over the Tyne Valley.
The distance between Newburn and Wylam is about three miles and is mostly level. Past short walkers have chosen to stop by George Stephenson’s Birthplace before returning via the River Tyne Trail to Newburn (around 5 miles).
Main route: Newburn to Wylam is a riverside walk plus flat track. There is some road walking through the edge of Wylam then open country (some muddy sections) to reach Close House Golf Course. Now we climb on good paths and tarmac to reach the southern edge of Heddon before descending via road and footpaths to return to Newburn.
Civic Centre Car Park
Directions from Chester le Street: A1(M)/A1 to Exit 73, A694/A695 to cross Scotswood Bridge, A6085 to Newburn, Turn left at traffic lights on to Station Road, then right on Grange Road to pass by The Keelman Pub to arrive at Newburn Riverside Park with multiple car parking areas – Meet by Tyne slipway. Postcode NE15 8QA, what3words: ///exam.grapes.usual
