Hamsterley Circular

Ponteland Group

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Overview

Hamsterley, Derwent Walk, Pontop Hall, Low Bradley, Medomsley, High Westwood, Hamsterley.

Mostly well defined paths and trails, few fields, some inclines, moderate, several stiles. Small amount of road walking. Some mud in places.

Lunch stop on route

Sunday, 13 April 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 13099 56230
Nearest postcode:: NE17 7RS
what3words:: ready.squish.showcases

Start time:: 10:15 am

Derwentcote picnic are, Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill.(nearest postcode: NE17 7RS, what3words: reinstate.pull.duos) Directions to Start point: A1 south, exit Junction 73 onto A694 (Consett/Whickham/Swalwell). Continue on A694 for approx 7 miles, turn left (SP Derwentcote Picnic Area)into car park

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