
The Ponteland Pootle
Ponteland CP, Northumberland
- 2 hours / 6.8km
- 28
A gorgeous circular jaunt around Ponteland. River and countryside views galore, a smattering of Anglo Saxon history and a pub at the end!
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Step 1: Start this walk outside Saint Mary‘s Parish Church on North Road (NE20 9UH). The nearest bus stop is on Main St (No. 74, 75, 77, 78 79).
Step 2: The present Saint Mary‘s Parish Church building is a mixture of Norman and 13th Century architecture. Let’s take a look before we head off. This area is also a former Anglo Saxon settlement.

Step 3: Look out for the Adam and Eve carvings and the Saxon grave marker cross built into the south wall of the tower.

Step 4: Outside the church, take the path to the right.

Step 5: Carefully cross over North Road.

Step 6: Turn right and continue along North Road.

Ponteland CP, Northumberland
A gorgeous circular jaunt around Ponteland. River and countryside views galore, a smattering of Anglo Saxon history and a pub at the end!