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Riding Mill Walk

9.94 miles (16 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk from the Northumberland village of Riding Mill takes you along a pleasant section of the River Tyne to Dilston via Corbridge. The historic riverside village is a nice place for a stroll with a packhorse bridge and local pub dating from the 17th century.
The walk starts from the train station which is located very close to the river. Follow the river trail north and it will take you past Styford Park to Farnley Haugh Gravel Pits. The route continues to Corbridge where you can cross the bridge to explore the town on the opposite side. Here you will find an impressive Roman Fort and a museum detailing the interesting history of the town.
The route then crosses back over to continue to Dilston where you can explore the point where the river meets with Devil's Water. In this scenic area there are a number of waterfalls, an old chapel and Dilston Castle to see.
To extend the walk you could continue west to visit nearby Hexham. See the Hexham to Corbridge Walk for more details.

Postcode

NE44 6EP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Riding Mill OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Riding Mill Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Wellington Hotel dates back to 1660 and serves good quality dishes. You can find them near the train station on the Main Road at postcode NE44 6DQ for your sat navs.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just a few miles to the north east you can pick up the epic Hadrian's Wall Path and explore the pictiresque Whittle Dene Reservoir on the wall.

Photos

Riding Mill Station

Riding Mill Station

River Tyne between Styford Hall and Riding Mill - geograph.org.uk - 1588590

River Tyne between Styford Hall and Riding Mill

The north bank of the River Tyne below Corbridge - geograph.org.uk - 1812330

The north bank of the River Tyne below Corbridge

The Bridge at Corbridge from the east side - geograph.org.uk - 1561177

The Bridge at Corbridge from the east side

Falls on the Devil's Water - geograph.org.uk - 1736773

Falls on the Devil's Water

Bridge at Dilston - geograph.org.uk - 1723404

Bridge at Dilston

On the banks of the Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 1700288

On the banks of the Tyne. A nearly-fallen tree hangs over the riverside path on the south bank of the Tyne opposite Corbridge.

Devil's Water Flood Wall - geograph.org.uk - 1260739

Devil's Water Flood Wall. Strengthening project to the flood defence (left of tree) is near completion, just the grass to grow. River Tyne on the right with Egger factory's steam plume in the distance.

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GPS Files

GPX File

Riding Mill.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)