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- 14th Nov 2024
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Plessey Woods is the perfect walk at this time of year
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Want a beautiful walk crunching through some autumn leaves? This walk through Plessey Woods is perfect…
Distance: 1.7 miles (2.73km)
Elevation: 223ft
Time: 30 mins – 1 hour
GETTING THERE
The trailhead for the Plessey Woods Walk can be found at the Plessey Woods Country Car Park off the A192.
Postcode: NE22 6HZ.
THE ROUTE
Setting out from the trailhead, pick up the trail in the southeast corner of the car park and follow it south, passing by the visitor centre, toilets, and children’s play area.
From here, keep straight along the trail and follow it into the woods, where you will quickly cross over Pegwhistle Burn.
Here, the trail will bend to the southeast and bring you to a fork, at which point take the path on the right. Keeping to the right, you will make your way south through the peaceful forested expanse of Half Farm Wood to eventually pass by The Paddock and The Meadow greenspaces.
Continuing along the trail as it runs parallel to the River Blythe, loop around to the northeast and continue through the tranquil forest, traversing Valley Wood before arriving at the point where Pegwhistle Burn joins the River Blythe.
After crossing over the stream, keep left along the trail through Quarry Wood, once again crossing over Pegwhistle Burn to meet back up with your original path.
At this point, you can either explore the forest at your own pace or follow your initial trail back past the visitor centre and towards the car park, completing your adventure along the Plessey Woods Walk.
Header image credit: David Head
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