The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle

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The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Jan 25, 2015 20:19:03 GMT SueA likes this

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Had a great walk today along the former (mostly raised track) Wannie line that used to run between Morpeth and Bellingham in Northumberland. I only did a 9 mile circular route on a small section. This included the folly called Rothley Castle which was quite interesting as we had the key for it and went inside and up on to the top of the tower

Three of the four of us on the top. The photographer can't stand heights so took them.

Looking like a 90's indie album cover...

The top of Rothley Crag was covered in carved names with dates up to about 2010. The daddy of them all was the original by the builder of the folly and landowner.

Looking north on top of Rothley Crag. I was hoping the photographer could have got the sheer drop to my right but he missed it off. This doesn't look so dramatic

Enormous lime kilns

We finished of the day with a pint of Guinness in the well known Dyke Neuk pub

daitheplant Top Member Posts: 6,385	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Jan 25, 2015 20:53:59 GMT Fractal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daitheplant on Jan 25, 2015 20:53:59 GMT Sounds like a good day was had by all, Steve.
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Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,973	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Jan 25, 2015 22:21:49 GMT Fractal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Jan 25, 2015 22:21:49 GMT That was a very interesting walk Fractal. I like the lime kilns and you are looking fit.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,760 Member is Online	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Jan 26, 2015 4:45:47 GMT Fractal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Jan 26, 2015 4:45:47 GMT Looks like a great walk SteveN, I think I would have missed the heights too

Fractal Top Member Posts: 1,859	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Jan 26, 2015 9:00:44 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fractal on Jan 26, 2015 9:00:44 GMT Thanks folks, yes really enjoyed it.

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Jan 26, 2015 10:12:08 GMT Fractal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on Jan 26, 2015 10:12:08 GMT What a fab place Steve,Well worth a visit
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The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Jan 26, 2015 19:29:00 GMT Fractal likes this

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Post by SueA on Jan 26, 2015 19:29:00 GMT

The one on the crag reminds me a bit of Alderley Edge near here, I don't like to stand too near the edge of that & my O.H. would probably have been the one taking the photos from the bottom of the folly as he's not keen on heights either when it involves buildings or bridges, we would both have enjoyed the Guinness at the end of your walk though Fractal!

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The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Feb 9, 2015 16:59:19 GMT

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Last Sunday me and three mates went back to do a much longer stretch of the Wannie line. Our starting point was the National Trust offices at Scots Gap (as before) with the walk taking us right up to Rothbuiry roughly 14½ miles away. Some stretches were great underfoot, some not so good with one notable section completely overgrown and impassable. We had to go into the neighbouring field to continue before rejoining further along. Some parts were notably boggy too!

Just a few more pics to show on a glorious day of fine weather.

Setting off

Mind the gap!

Lovely views out to the east and the coast

The road goes ever on...

Approaching the Simonside hills in the distance near Rothbury

Fontburn reservoir

This overspill is at least thirty feet across!

Barn Owl nest box on one of the piers of this bridge

Skirting around to the east of the Simonside hills

Wet underfoot here

Unusual shoring of the rock cut near Rothbury with well pointed brickwork

The walk into Rothbury came soon after this and the end of our walk. Thoroughly enjoyed it apart from the brambles and muddy parts.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Feb 9, 2015 18:18:22 GMT Fractal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 18:18:22 GMT Interesting photos and wonderful scenery, especially the 2nd lot ... fantastic !

SueA Global Moderator Posts: 17,922	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Feb 9, 2015 21:06:43 GMT Fractal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SueA on Feb 9, 2015 21:06:43 GMT Looks like a good walk Fractal & a lovely day for it. Someone tell them they've pulled the plug out in that reservoir!

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,973	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Feb 10, 2015 3:56:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Feb 10, 2015 3:56:34 GMT You must feel very healthy after that long walk Steve. It is very pretty, but you have no dog with you. I can lend you one anytime you need one.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,760 Member is Online	The Wannie Line & Rothley Castle Feb 10, 2015 4:19:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Feb 10, 2015 4:19:07 GMT the scenery is stunning, what a great place to walk, although I agree with Cherry, you do need a dog to go with it

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