2 The Crofts

Newcastle upon Tyne

(15.0mi, 24.1km)

Take A69 Newcastle to Hexham and Carlisle. Take B6530 at Styford roundabout towards Corbridge for 2 miles. Note The Hayes B&B to your left, then immediately turn right into The Crofts, just before the bus stop.

Corbridge

(1.5mi, 2.4km)

Corbridge Station with free parking is a 20 minute walk for trains to Newcastle and the Metro Centre for shopping and Carlisle. From the station, go towards Corbridge over the roundabout and bridge. At The Angel Inn, turn right - this is Newcastle Road. Continue past Appletree Rise and the Health Centre. At Appletree Lane take the wider path in front of the bungalows above Newcastle Road to the end at The Crofts.

Newcastle upon Tyne

(15.0mi, 24.1km)

The 685 stops on Newcastle Road at the end of The Crofts with an express bus (X85) during the morning and evening rush hour only. The 602 runs through Corbridge (10 minutes walk away) and goes to the Metro Centre en route to Newcastle.

Carlisle

(35.0mi, 56.3km)

The 685 runs direct from Carlisle to Corbridge, stopping on Newcastle Road just at the entrance to The Crofts.

Carlisle

(35.0mi, 56.3km)

Trains run direct from Carlisle to Corbridge station, which is about 20 minutes walk away. There is a phone just outside the station to phone for a taxi. Trains to Hexham are more frequent and taxis are based at Hexham station.