Tynedale Walks
Enjoy cycling in countryside
Published 11 September 2008
IF you were inspired by the success of Britain’s cycling team at the Beijing Olympics and want to cycle through the Mid-Tyne countryside, try these three routes:Route 1: Wark-Bellingham-Stonehaugh (orange route on map)Distance: Long route: 25 miles. Short route: 15 milesType of route: Day ride. Moderate to strenuous in places. Quiet country lanes. Short road sections.Start point: Wark village green (alternatively route can be picked up at Bellingham or Stonehaugh).Route 2: Wark-Chollerton-Throckington. (purple route on map) Distance: 24 miles. Type of route: Circular day ride on marked roads and quiet country lanes. Moderate. Start point: Wark Village Green.Route 3: Barrasford Park Link. (purple route on map)Distance: 10 miles
The long and the short of Whittle Dene walk
Published 26 June 2008
THIS latest walk, devised by the Tynedale Healthy Walks Project, offers both a short and long option. Both walks set off from the Tyne Riverside Park at Low Prudhoe. Short WalkLong walk
A border stroll
Published 23 June 2008
THIS border walk starts and ends in County Durham, but most of it is through the woodland and fields which flank the Northumberland side of the River Derwent.
The long and short of walks through the ‘Shire
Published 23 June 2008
THIS latest offering from the Tynedale Health Walks Project through Hexhamshire.
Walks are heaven sent
Published 3 April 2008
THESE routes, devised by the Tynedale Health Walks Project, offer extensive views from the hillsides to the north of Corbridge.
The long and the short of walking around Allendale
Published 27 March 2008
THIS trek, the latest in a series from the Tynedale Health Walks Project, offers two options in and around Allendale.Long WalkShort Walk
Follow the sound of the Devil's Water
Published 20 March 2008
THIS walk, devised as part of the Tynedale Health Walks Project, takes in a woodland area just south of Hexham.
Discover beauty of Slaley the healthy way
Published 6 March 2008
THIS WALK, adapted from the Healthy Walks programme devised by Leisure Tynedale, takes in the picturesque landscape north of the village of Slaley.
See beyond Broomley Wood to admire the trees
Published 28 February 2008
THE walk, linking the old settlements of Broomley and Old Ridley, sets off from the community woodland planted by the Allendale Estates.
Time out in Bewick country
Published 15 February 2008
THIS circular walk connects the sound-alike villages of Ovingham and Ovington, with the additional bonus of taking in a picturesque stroll along the banks of the River Tyne.
Shake off those festive cobwebswith a bracing Newbrough walk
Published 28 December 2007
START in the village, near the Red Lion pub. Walk away from the main road up the minor road beside the Red Lion, passing a telephone box on the right and then a haulage contractor’s depot on the left.
Greenhead to Walltown via Thirlwall Castle
Published 21 December 2007
A COMBINATION of footpaths create this fascinating circular walk in Northumberland National Park, which is full of interesting things to experience and punctuated by a fine old inn and several very nice tea shops where you can warm up and indulge.
From iron masters to ancient woods
Published 16 November 2007
THIS walk takes you through the ancient woodland of a deep gorge steeped in the history of our industrial past, across a burn over six bridges to a fairytale waterfall, and then back to a delightful small market town for refreshments.
Follow the trail to where the waters meet
Published 9 November 2007
DISCOVER the meeting of the waters on this picturesque walk, starting on the riverside path close to the cafe near Hexham Bridge.
Autumn colours at Allen Banks
Published 26 October 2007
THIS beautiful riverside walk in the lower reaches of the Allen valley is a perfect autumn pick-me-up.
Art walk amid the glories of the North Tyne
Published 19 October 2007
THE North Tyne landscape is glorious on a clear bright autumn day as the river glints in the sunlight and the valley’s wooded slopes turn to gold.
Step out for 10th walking festival
Published 12 October 2007
HALTWHISTLE’S 10th bi-annual walking festival starts tomorrow.
Diversion brings this delightful riverside route back into action
Published 21 September 2007
THIS three-and-a-half mile walk along the southern bank of the Tyne links the communities of Riding Mill and Corbridge.
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