Anyone here know Hexham?

"Mike K Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Planning our Northumberland and Scottish Borders trip, we want to go North
out of Hexham across the A69 towards Acomb. I would prefer to avoid riding
on the A69 if possible.

There is a bridge across the A69 at NY 936 652, it is shown on the 1:50000
OS map as a white road, marked as a public bridleway.

Has anyone here used it? What is the surface like? We'll be on touring
bikes with 700x25c road tyres.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Mike

The surface is fine although there is a steepish drop off down to the left
from the northern end of the bridge which on hardcore. This takes you on to
the old road which runs parallel to the A69 until it meets the A6079 to
Acomb. The old road usually has some standing water but it should not
trouble you.

Much safer than crossing the A69!

George

Hi George,

Reyserf said:

"Mike K Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Planning our Northumberland and Scottish Borders trip, we want to go North
out of Hexham across the A69 towards Acomb. I would prefer to avoid riding
on the A69 if possible.

Quoted message said:

The surface is fine although there is a steepish drop off down to the left
from the northern end of the bridge which on hardcore. This takes you on to
the old road which runs parallel to the A69 until it meets the A6079 to
Acomb. The old road usually has some standing water but it should not
trouble you.

Great stuff! Sounds like we should give that way a go.

Many thanks.

Mike