Prudhoe Riverside

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    Prudhoe Riverside Country Park runs along the south bank of the Tyne providing mainly fast runnable grassland at this level with also a cycle route and other paths. The park features the Spetchells, long steep sided ridges of inert chalk arising from a former ICI works providing a habitat unknown elsewhere in the region. Wide ranging views. Longer courses cross the Tyne by Ovingham Bridge.

    Travel: A695 from Newcastle or from A1 via Blaydon Bridge or from Hexham to Low Prudhoe (Industrial Estate). At the steeply banked roundabout follow “Interchange” and cross the railway then turning left.
    A69 exit for Ovingham via Horsley. Note: Width restricted uncontrolled single carriageway bridge across the Tyne.
    Bus 10A Eldon Square> Blaydon > Low Prudhoe to travel interchange. Cross the railway to Country Park.
    Rail to Prudhoe Station (Newcastle > Prudhoe > Hexham > Carlisle

    Parking: Country Park Car Park. Google Maps / ///removable.commended.troll / NE42 6NP
    Entry:  Online entries via SiEntries open now until Sunday 16th November. 
    Seniors (M/W21+): £7  Juniors (M/W20-): £2. Limited entry on the day for White, Yellow and Orange courses subject to small additional map stock. Please pre enter if at all possible to avoid disappointment. 

    Punching: SPORTident electronic (SIAC enabled). Dibber loan with entry or on the day. Loss fee £30.

    Courses:Distance (km.)Map Scale
    Brown7.71:7,500
    Blue6.51:7,500
    Green4.81:7,500
    Short Green2.51:7,500
    Light Green3.21:7,500
    Orange3.11:7,500
    Yellow2.31:7,500
    White1.11:7,500

    Start: Open from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Courses close at 1:00 p.m..
    Maps:  Updated (Fred Miller) October 2025. 1:7,500 Size A3
    Dogs: Under close control

    Facilities: Country Park Centre, Cafe, Toilets, Play Area.

    Organiser: Katherine Brown 07502021816
    Planner: Jeremy Lakey
    Controller: Allie Wilson Craw

    Safety: Orienteering is an adventure sport.  A comprehensive risk assessment for the event will be prepared and identified risks mitigated. However, please be aware that participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
    This is a popular area and walkers (with or without dogs) and cyclists will be encountered. Please share with courtesy. Juniors and those accompanying should be aware of the riverbank and take care.