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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
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Overview

Allensford,Castleside, Hownsgill Viaduct, Howden Wood, Hall Wood, Snodedge Plantation, North Snods, Holerow Fell, Derwent Manor Hotel  Allensford. 

Terrain : overall well defined paths, woodland trails, some road walking. 

No stiles, few inclines, nothing strenuous, steady. Very muddy, poles and gaiters if you use them.

Lunch stop (around 12.30) en route

Sunday, 19 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 07779 50198
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9BA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Allensford Park car park. Directions to Start point : West A69, then south A68 to Allensford, after crossing the River Derwent (just after the Derwent Manor Hotel) 1st left onto Pemberton Road, then left into car park.

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