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Horsley Wood Dene Stream – View of the Hills and Valley loop from Ovingham

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Horsley Wood Dene Stream – View of the Hills and Valley loop from Ovingham

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Horsley Wood Dene Stream – View of the Hills and Valley loop from Ovingham

02:12

7.99km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.09 km

Wylam Pumping Station

Highlight • Structure

Built by the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company in 1876 to house a steam-powered Cornish beam engine which was used to pump water from the River Tyne uphill north to the Whittle Dean Reservoirs.

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3.23 km

Horsley Wood

Forest

4.64 km

When visiting Horsley Wood Dene Stream, consider exploring the nearby Whittle Dene reservoirs, located just north of Horsley. This area is renowned for its rich birdlife, including ospreys observed fishing during their season from April to September. Access the bird hide by parking in the layby on the B6318 Military Road and walking east along the Hadrian’s Wall path for about 250 meters. Be aware that the trail can be uneven, and the hide is accessed via steps, which may present challenges for those with mobility issues.

[1] nwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/whittle-dene

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6.28 km

View of the Hills and Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

7.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

3.37 km

681 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.62 km

1.09 km

1.04 km

264 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Horsley Wood Dene Stream – View of the Hills and Valley loop from Ovingham

Wylam Pumping Station

Horsley Wood Dene Stream

View of the Hills and Valley

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