Section 2 of 2, Lakeside Way
Falstone to Mouseyhaugh
15.3 miles (24.6 km). About 5½ hours, challenging.
Start: NY 707 872. Finish: NY 666 863. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 422 m of climbing and 397 m of descent; highest point 247 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Falstone.
- Car park
- Hawkhope Pay & Display (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions NY 707 871
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Black Cock, 1.6 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Mouseyhaugh. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 69%, paved or flagged 29%.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 3.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Forest Bar & Kitchen: 5.6 miles in.The Kielder Tavern: 11.6 miles in, about 150 m off the way. Seats outside.
- Cafés
- The Boat Inn: 5.5 miles in.Cafe at the Castle: 11.6 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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