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| Walk No.4 - The Spetchells and Hagg Bank - page 3 of 3 | |
| At the bottom of the steps go over the foot-bridge, follow the path by the edge of the pond, pass through a stretch of meadow land and past the smaller of the Spetchells. This will bring you to a gate and back onto the road (5). Just inside the gate you have a choice of either turning left and making a ground level tour of the Spetchells, or climbing the sloping path to the top of the heaps (6). The view from the top of the Spetchells is well worth the climb. Whichever route you take there is a lot to see; a variety of chalk-loving flora, rabbits a-plenty, butterflies, moths and snails. | |
| Once on top, pause to look at the views up and down the Tyne Valley. At the far end of the
Spetchells a path leads downwards to join the road which leads back to the Riverside
Country Park. At the Visitor Centre refreshments may be available or, if you prefer something
more substantial, the Adam and Eve Inn will provide a warm welcome. You may find someone
there who will tell you of the horrors which occurred hereabouts during the great flood of 1771. | 
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| Walking for Pleasure This leaflet is one in a series of walks in the Prudhoe and District Area. The purpose is to provide an amenity for those who enjoy the healthy recreation of walking and exploring the local area, and to maintain the use of existing footpaths, using the recognised rights of way. Walking for Pleasure leaflets were prepared and published by members of the Heritage Group of the Prudhoe Community Partnership, including B.Hudspith, C.Barrett, P.Barrett, D. Minikin, P.Graham and M.Gibson. If you have used any of these leaflets and enjoyed the walks, or if you have any observations or comments about the leaflets please contact: Prudhoe Community Partnership 82 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 5PU Tel: (01661) 836668 Fax: (01661) 830009 |
We remind those who use
these leaflets to:
OBSERVE THE COUNTRY CODE
PLEASE
- keep to the paths
- close gates after you
- take care not to cause damage
- don't leave litter
- keep your dog under control
- don't disturb wild flora and fauna
- leave the countryside as you find
it for others to enjoy too
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