We are the Gateshead Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Caroline W
An interesting walk around the Wansbeck valley that passes the deserted medieval village of South Middleton.
Our route is via Bolam Church and Low Angerton before turning west along the river Wansbeck towards Middleton. Passing South Middleton and Half Moon Plantation the route rises to Salters Nick and the impressive Shaftoe Crags before returning to Bolam Lake. A fairly level walk across fields, tracks and some minor roads.
Please meet at the Boat House Wood car park by the visitor centre just to the north of the lake.
£4.50 all day parking.
Car sharing is recommended. Bolam Lake Country Park lies about nine miles west of Morpeth and is signposted off the A696 from Belsay. There are three car parks - please meet at the Boat House Wood car park to the north of the lake (not Low House or West Wood).
