CAMRAmble – Ovingham to Wylam Linear Walk
May 2 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Mileage: 6.0 total approx.
Terrain: a walk of two parts – Whittle Dene; muddy woodland and burn side paths & stone steps; one stone stile (WALKING BOOTS OR WALKING SHOES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) and The River Tyne Trail; mostly tarmacked paths & pavements.
Overview: Our group will meet at The Bridge End Inn, Ovingham and then walk a circular route through Whittle Dene before returning to Ovingham and the White Swan pub. This will be our lunch stop. Afterwards we cross the river Tyne and walk to Wylam to enjoy two more pubs.
Please remember to bring credit cards, bus fares and / or passes.Dogs are allowed on our walks but please check with the pubs that they are “Dog Friendly”.Please be patient when waiting to be served at pubs.On a Saturday afternoon pubs will be very busy with diners and crowded.
Public Transport to the start point and also at the end of the walk
Recommended Bus 684 Tynedale Links
Departs Eldon Square Stand A at 11.15 am
Arrives Bridge End Ovingham at 11.52 am
Please check https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/ and train timetables to Prudhoe station
12 noon onwards meet Bridge End Inn, West Road, Ovingham, NE42 6BN https://camra.org.uk/pubs/bridge-end-inn-ovingham-193262
No dogs allowed inside, but there is seating outside
1.00 pm Walk starts; 2.6 miles circular route through Whittle Dene; 75 minutes
(those that do not want to take part in this stage of the ramble can re-join the group at the White Swan pub)
2.20 pm White Swan, Main Road, Ovingham, NE42 6AG
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/white-swan-ovingham-193277
No dogs allowed inside, However, there is a large beer garden with adjoining covered seating area.
Meals are available – please see website.
https://www.useyourlocal.com/imgs/pubs/original/131025-025305_menu-2025-web.pdf
IMPORTANT: the pub would like us to confirm the number of those having a meal.
Please let Dave Haddon know if you would like to enjoy food during our visit
Stay 70 minutes
Leave 3.30 pm; walk 2.7 miles along the River Tyne Trail; 60 minutes
4.30 pm Ship Inn, Main Road, Wylam, NE41 8AQ
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/ship-inn-wylam-193518
Dogs are allowed inside
Stay 40 minutes
Leave 5.10 pm; walk 0.4 miles; 10 minutes
5.20 pm Boathouse, Station Road, Wylam, NE41 8HR
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/boathouse-wylam-193113
Dogs are allowed inside
END OF WALK
Public transport is available.
Please check https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/ and train timetables from Wylam station
You are welcome to join us on all or any part of the walk.
If you would like to take part in the ramble please contact Dave Haddon to register.
dhaddon@hotmail.com or 07809 887159
This will enable us to inform you of any last minute changes