We are the Ponteland Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Stuart H.
Starting out from Stanhope we follow the river west along the Weardale Way to Eastgate were we then start a steady and at times steep climb up to the moorland above the valley. The effort is worth it for the views. We then cross the moor and follow the Stanhope Burn back down to the town where we finish by crossing the river at the stepping stones.
A mix of roads, paths, woodland trails and some field walking. There is also a fairly short section over open moorland with no discernible path.
There will be a lunch stop en-route.
Lay by on the left side of the B6278 a couple of hundred yards after crossing the river Wear in Stanhope. Directions - West along the A69 and then south on the A68 to Carterway Heads where you turn right onto the B6278. Follow this road for 10 miles through Edmundbyers on to Stanhope. On arrival in Stanhope turn right at the T junction on to the A689 and very soon after turn left on to the B6278. Continue on this road and after the sharp left bend taking you over the river and couple of hundred yards later you will see a lay by on the left just before a sharp right turn on the road. Park in the lay by.
