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Countryside Circular

Stocksfield Burn and Broomleyhope Wood

Walk

Northumberland

Distance
2.8 mi
Walking time
1h 10m–1h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Start at Broomley Woods car park and cross the road near Stocksfield station to reach the burnside path. Follow the water upstream behind the village houses and tennis courts, then continue along Ridley Mill Road. The bridleway to Old Ridley climbs away from the burn before crossing the B6309 onto the byway towards Broomley.

Turn into Broomleyhope Wood and follow the path west beside the fields. At the western junction, take the woodland route north back to the car park. This is a varied local circuit, with shaded walking beside the burn, a steady climb and quieter paths through the trees.

Allow about an hour and a half. Expect uneven ground, gates and muddy patches after rain. The first section includes pavements, a pedestrian crossing and steps. Later there are short stretches on village roads and another crossing of the B6309. Keep dogs close near fields and follow any signs around forestry work. Stocksfield station provides an alternative arrival point.

Use Broomley Woods car park on the B6309 just south of its junction with the A695 at Stocksfield. Start on the internal car park aisle and leave towards the road bridge. Check local signs and leave access clear.

Walk details

Walk type
Circular
Category
Countryside
Distance
2.8 mi (4.5 km)
Walking time
1h 10m–1h 30m
Walking time excludes breaks. Allow extra time for stops and conditions. Ascent is not yet included; allow extra time for climbs.
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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3 places
Stocksfield Central
Shop · 0.3 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 2.8 mi along

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