Turn by Turn Directions

Commencing our walk in Wylam by the war memorial (Video 1:00) and head down towards the River Tyne, passing some cottages on our right (Video 1:15), picking up a path which takes us along the side of the Tyne.  On reaching Hagg Bank Bridge we cross to the southern side of the Tyne (Video 2:00).  The path along the Tyne is very rewarding as we pass through wooded trails and open countryside on our way to Ovingham.  Crossing over the Ovingham Bridge, there is a great view across the Tyne (Video 4:20), before coming to St Mary the Virgin Church ahead of us (Video 4:50).  At the church we turn left and head through Ovingham.  At Bridge End Inn, we cross the bridge and head right over the fields (Video 5:20).

We head over the fields, following the path signs on our way to Ovington.  We have some nice views up the Tyne Valley as we go.  On reaching Ovington we pick up St Andrew’s Lane and head east on our way to Whittle Dean, again we have great views (Video 9:30).

On reaching Whittle Dean we pass over Whittle Burn as we have some enjoyable woodland walking.  On leaving the wooded area we follow the route and come to Gallowhill Lane, which we pass, on our way to Horsley.  As we leave Horsley, we pick up the footpath signs for Wylam (Video 15:35).  The path at this point is heard to pick up see video (Video 16:10).

Following the public footpath signs, we come to Horsley Wood, and have a great view across the Tyne (Video 19:45).  Dropping down towards the Tune again, we pick up Ovingham Road before reaching Hagg Bank Bridge once again.  We retrace our track to reach the conclusion of the very pleasant and rewarding walk.

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