Rocky Ramble
North East
Duck under boulders and wind between gaps in the rock on this adventurous hike through Cragside. Discover engineered crags and man-made rock formations as you traverse the hillside.
Near to
CragsideStart point
Crozier car park. Grid ref: NU076016Trail information
Follow the waymarkers
Brown waymarkers will show you the way on this walk.
Total stages: 9
Total stages: 9
Start point
Crozier car park. Grid ref: NU076016
Stage 1
At Crozier car park with the adventure play area in front of you, turn right and walk around the large gate ahead of you on to a track.
Stage 2
At the trim trail point (climbing equipment), go right and follow the track for a short while. Your next waymarker will appear on your left, leading you down stones steps which zig-zag down the crag.
Stage 3
At the bottom of the steps is Slipper Lake. Cross the grass track and take the path ahead. At the bottom of this section turn left. You will be on this path for a while with views of Northumberland along the way.
Stage 4
After a short while you will come across another junction next to some giant boulders on your left. Take the path down the stone steps on your right. This path leads back to the Carriage Drive.
Stage 5
Once you get back to the Carriage Drive, turn right along the tarmacked road. Walk passed Dunkirk car park and take then take the stone steps up hill on your right.
Stage 6
This path bears right, then left. Ahead of you, you will see a giant rock. You can walk around it, or through the craggy tunnel.
Stage 7
You will eventually see another arrowed sign pointing right for Slipper Lake. Take this path until you reach the small lake in a peaceful clearing. It's a great place to stop for a breather before heading on.
Stage 8
Once Slipper Lake is in front of you, take the track on your right leading up hill. This path loops you back to the trim trail (climbing equipment) from earlier.
Stage 9
Walk around the gate beyond the climbing equipment to re-enter Crozier car park to complete the walk.
End point
Crozier car park. Grid ref: NU 07643 01670
Trail map
Rocky Ramble map | © Anonymous Design
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