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 Whitley Chapel we head towards Whitley Mill where we cross Rowley Burn. We then head west towards Juniper where we cross back over the Burn either by Ford or Bridge depending on the water level. We then follow the Burn upstream for a stretch before heading to High Staples and then down to cross the Devil’s Water. We follow the Water through Steelhall Wood and then ascend Steelhall Crags before going back down to cross the Devil’s Water again on our way to Rawgreen. From there we work our way though some fields back to Whitley Chapel.
A mix of roads, paths, woodland trails and some field walking. Some heavy rutting in places and eight or nine stiles a couple of which are on walls and are more tricky. Boots rather than shoes due to Ford and trousers rather than shorts due to vegetation
There will be a lunch stop en-route.
Outside Whitley Chapel Parish Hall, Leazes Lane, Whitley Chapel NY 927 578 Nearest Post Code NE47 0HB Directions - Along the A69 to the Corbridge roundabout and then down to Corbridge and over the river and follow the B6321 to the junction with the A695. Turn left onto the A695 and then almost immediately right onto the B6307 signposted to Blanchland and Slaley. Follow this road for 2 miles and then turn left onto the B6306 again signposted to Blanchland and Slaley. Follow this road for 2 miles and then turn right off this road at a left hand bend, following the signs for Whitley Chapel. On arrival in Whitley Chapel take the first turning on the right and there is parking on both sides of the road.
