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Path to Bothal – Path Along the River loop from Ashington

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Path to Bothal – Path Along the River loop from Ashington

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Path to Bothal – Path Along the River loop from Ashington

01:07

10.8km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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648 m

Wansbeck Lake

Highlight • Lake

Open all hours! A great place for a 5 mile circular walk

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6.69 km

Path to Bothal

Highlight • Trail

If exploring the ponds, wear wellies!

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7.08 km

Wildlife Viewing Spot by the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sweage pumping station is a good place to spot wildlife. Best to go early morning to see kingfishers and supposedly otters.

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7.22 km

River Wansbeck Path

Highlight • Trail

A peaceful and traffic-free path along the River Wansbeck that’s a pleasure to cycle on. The surface is mostly good tarmac, but some parts are a bit worn. It's suitable for all bike types though.

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7.22 km

Path Along the River

Highlight • Cycleway

The bike trail is very comfortable along the river. Mostly paved, it becomes gravel-ish towards the mouth of the river (it's actually tar gone bad).

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7.39 km

The Riverside Pantry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Charming cafe with great river views from the nice outside terrace. They have a decent selection of cakes and all the usual teas and coffees you could want.

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7.40 km

The Riverside Pantry Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe by the river. Good selection of cool drinks and food, perfect for a summer strole.

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8.00 km

Riverside Walk Along the River Wansbeck

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path cuts through the Riverside Park, following the banks of the River Wansbeck to its estuary. It's an idyllic walk through woodland and meadow, and also passes under the impressive North Seaton Railway Viaduct, or the Black Bridge.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

3.44 km

2.14 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

3.65 km

664 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 14 May

11°C

5°C

37 %

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Path to Bothal – Path Along the River loop from Ashington

Wansbeck Lake

Path to Bothal

Wildlife Viewing Spot by the River

River Wansbeck Path

Path Along the River

The Riverside Pantry

The Riverside Pantry Café

Riverside Walk Along the River Wansbeck

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