Plessey Wood Country Park, Bedlington

Country Park in a loop of the River Blyth, part wooded, part open grassland.

Markers checked OK October 2024.

Note that one marker has no code. Enter X or O  on your control card.

November 2024: It is reported that a landslip has closed the riverside path leading to #33.
On the long course substitute #32 by using the southmost steps.  

Extra care should be taken on the river edge paths in wet, slippery conditions and/or if the river is high. 

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Plessey Woods Permanent Course PackFREE
Training Course for Orienteers (Long)FREE
Training Course for Orienteers (Short)FREE
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Further Information
Region: North East
Nearest Town: Bedlington
Postcode: NE22 6AN
Carpark: NE22 6AN
Parkland
Suitable for beginners
Suitable for intermediate orienteerers
Available Maps
Plessey Woods Permanent Course PackFREE
Training Course for Orienteers (Long)FREE
Training Course for Orienteers (Short)FREE
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Download from this site or by post via https://www.newcastleorienteering.org.uk/  contact page.

Visitor Centre (Weekends and School Holidays). Phone for opening times (see also above). Tel:01670-824793. May not be the most up to date but useable.

Other Things to do in the Area

Picnic Tables. Open space for informal games. Children's playground. 

Footprints on the Moon Forest School

Toilets every day.

Visitor Centre & Cafe now open Wednesday to Sunday.

Nearby towns of Bedlington & Morpeth

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