For the diversion to the viaduct, go through the gate along the track for 1 mile until you reach lambley viaduct. Follow the trail through softley wood and then on to whitwham farm. I have to say that the northern half of the south tyne trail itself is a bit dull, it being an exrailway line and all that. Follow the track and pass to the left of the woodyard. The return leg of this 11 mile circular walk follows the south tyne trail. Alston and the south tyne trail explore north pennines. The standard gauge branch line was closed by british rail on 1 may 1976. Lambley viaduct, featherstone castle and the south.
Things to do in south shields the south shields treasure. You then head north to garrigill along the river passing the impressive ashgill force waterfall as you go see video. South river area shenandoah national park s department. Plans to extend the pennine bridleway into scotland were proposed in 1999, but 20 years later, were still waiting. South tyne trail tracklogs route file ldwa long distance. Tyne trail ultra starting from the south tyne source 16 may 2020 the routes are displayed in various formats below, follow the links to download the gpx track. From the observation point, continue on the south river falls trail to the trailpost. The newcastle fog on the tyne treasure trail starts at. Walk the way in a day walk 17 river south tyne and.
Walks and wildlife sites there are many leaflets available providing more information about the sites of wildlife interest and walks within south tyneside. Sources to sea cheviots kielder dam pennines garrigill county durham cumbria scotland northumberland south shields hexham. The starting point is reach by turning off the main road. Joy hornsby, phil, helen and their dog, chance are walking the river tyne trail in stages. Starting from garrigill in cumbria, this fully supported 70k challenge finishes at the meeting of the waters at warden in northumberland.
This is knit in the round, flat and sideways with a mix of colors. Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Take on the challenge of running the length of the river tyne. The source of the south tyne at tyne head in cumbria already had a similar monument. This route is a beautiful circular walk that follows public footpaths and bridleways across fields and meadows beside the river south tyne to join the south tyne trail. The 70km route shows the rivers many different moods from tinkling trickle to majestic wilderness as it passes through an aonb. The trail follows a route of roughly 26 miles passing through most of the towns and villages, which make up the borough.
The small city of bellingham, 20 miles from the canadian border, lies between 10,781foot mount baker and bellingham bay and is home to western washington university. The south tyne trail car park free, just below the wallace arms. The walk is rich in history taking in a 14thcentury castle, a prisoner of war camp and an elegant 19thcentury viaduct that used. South of scotland discover four circular routes of the. The ace basin greenway is a nature path along sc hwy 303 that follows an old atlantic coast railroad bed and runs underneath a beautiful piney wood canopy excellent for. The south tyne trail is a walking route through the remote and less visited countryside of east cumbria and the former north pennines, along the. Source of the south tyne circular route details the return leg of this 11 mile circular walk follows the south tyne trail. You then head north to garrigill along the river passing the impressive ashgill force waterfall. Passing through another car park, cross straight over a road and continue along the pleasantly shaded track, which runs above steep, wooded slopes. More wet and windy weather was forecast in the lakes so i had a bit of a lie in and then got the bus to haltwhistle, northumberland for an afternoon walk on a dismantled railway line called the south tyne trail. Discover four circular routes of the tyne esk trails. The holbert trail also provides a route to connect with the national trail just east of the t.
The trail proper starts at tyne green, near the main river bridge, and many find. Tr south tyne trail, haltwhistle to lambley tue 9 feb 16. Source of the south tyne circular route details walkers. Choose from the list below to open a printable pdf document for each walk. Some of the information boards on the former haltwhistle and alston railway line describe the south tyne trail as running just from alston to park station, south of haltwhistle. The river tyne, the river that flows through newcastle and reaches the north sea at tynemouth, is formed by the confluence of the river north. South tyne trail to lambley viaduct south tyne trail to lambley viaduct follows the former haltwhistle to alston railway line. Great fun for the whole family at any time of the year. But costs are always rising so to help us avoid big increases in our modest membership fee, additional donations are always welcomed. This easy going route is suitable for all the family with much of it accessable to pushchairs and wheelchairs. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. The south bay trail is a tourists dream and a sweet summer spot for locals. The river south tyne is born in the north pennines and offers a very different landscape to that of the north tyne trail.
If you are wanting a longer walk in the south tyne valley then download the pdf with map and details here. The south tyne trail is a walking and cycle route from alston to haltwhistle following the river south tyne in northumberland. Between pipe creek vista and bright angel lodge only a few short sections of the trail have grades that exceed accessibility standards. Sixty miles of horse trails comprising four circular routes, each between 10 15 miles long. This is a good quality cycle track, with a smooth surface that provides an opportunity to focus attention upon the lovely scenery. Head over the stone bridge, uphill through the village and tl at the tj. There is the viaduct at lambley which is impressive and possibly the reason why the line went bust, and theres the wallace arms which sells all kinds of. Much of the route uses wellsurfaced paths along the route of the south tynedale railway. Days out in newcastle the newcastle treasure trail. From wild moorland with the wind in your hair, to riverside meadows with the sun on your face, it is a journey of great contrasts. Click the link below to download a pdf walk leaflet. Featherstone castle and lambley viaduct walk national trust. To rejoin the route, turn back on the south tyne trail to the main road and tl.
South tyne trail including map, gps files and statistics. These two rivers converge at warden rock near hexham in northumberland at a place dubbed the meeting of. South tyne trail to lambley viaduct heart of hadrians wall. Hike the extension trail that leads to dobbins lookout and be rewarded with a magnificent view of the valley below. Tyne and wear mountain bike, hike, trail running trails. Travel through the fabulous north pennines aonb and enjoy some spectaular scenery on this shared walking and cycle path. Slaggyford muddy ford is on the a689, 5 miles 8 kilometres north west of alston. The route shows the rivers many different moods from tinkling trickle to majestic wilderness as it passes through an area of outstanding natural beauty aonb that includes waterfalls and deep ravines, making its way towards the finish at the meeting of the waters. From the village green walk out past the village hall, where there are public toilets to the bridge over the river.
South tyne trail, walk and ride the river south tyne. Walk the way in a day walk 15 river south tyne and. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. The trail starts off at tyne head the source of the river south tyne. The river south tyne is born in the north pennines and offers a very different landscape to that of. If you need to download a gpx track specific to your device such as garmin, then please select from the dropdown menu gpx track shown below. Take on the challenge of running the length of the river tyne from source to sea. The exact length of the south tyne trail varies depending on your source of information. Just before the old station house, follow the path on the right of the track bed signed lambley and south tyne trailnorth. The top part from alston has been reopened as the narrow gauge south tynedale railway. From the former lambley station, the south tyne trail is followed south, 4 miles 6. The 800mile great north trail links the pennine bridleway with the northern tips of mainland scotland, through some of britains most stunning upland areas and four national parks. Walk the way in a day walk 15 river south tyne and slaggyford route type. Explore south shields with this selfguided treasure hunt themed walking treasure trail.
The south tyne trail is a walking route through the remote and lessvisited countryside of east cumbria and the former north pennines, along the. The trail is primarily used for walking, trail running, and nature trips. Subsequently, one was installed near the meeting of the north and south tynes near warden. Tyne trail ultra trail run series from sources of river. A route through the remote and lessvisited countryside of east cumbria and the former north pennines, along the south tyne from its source south of garrigill, through alston and on to haltwhistle near hadrians wall. Can you solve the sneaky clues around newcastle upon tyne with this selfguided spy mission themed walking treasure trail. Walk the way in a day walk 17 river south tyne and garrigill. Start from garrigill village green ny745415 where there is ample parking.
This can be knit with a main color and either 10 contrast colors, or in. The route has some boggier sections on the pennine way but then follows a railway trail with splendid views. South tyneside heritage trail is a walking route designed to help you explore aspects of the boroughs incredibly rich and diverse heritage. We will give you a link so that you can instantly download a pdf file of your trail to print at home. The south route trail begins west of mankato in minneopa state park, known for its beautiful waterfalls and views of the minnesota river valley. Heading southeast from the park, following county road 90, youll pass through open areas with some hilly terrain. The tyne green trail this easy going circular walk is. In march 2016 marker stones were erected at the finishes of the walk at both tynemouth and south shields.
Parks and recreation south mountain trail map and descriptions. The railway line from haltwhistle to alston closed in 1976. The rim trail stretches from the south kaibab trailhead west to hermits rest, a distance of approximately thirteen miles 21 km, most of the trail is paved. This trail offers a steady climb to the upper areas of south mountain park. Explore a wide variety of glorious midlothian countryside and take in sites of historic and natural interest. Ldwa is run entirely by volunteers and we work hard to keep costs as low as possible. The tyne trail ultra is a race series offering two fully supported challenges that start from both sources at the north tyne and the south tyne and follow the course of the mighty river till it reaches the sea.
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