(03 May 2022, 10:17 am)Andreos1 wrote Hike and a half that!

Tried planning in a less energetic trip, involving buses and pubs - but haven't quite cracked it.

I did do one on the Tyne Valley a while back, but not sure if the timings would work now. All pretty good value for around £7 (would be £6.20 now).

Bus to Newcastle 
Newcastle - Wylam - X84 (now 684) - Had a pint or two in the Boathouse
Wylam - Ovingham - X84- Had a pint in the White Swan 
Ovingham - Hexham - X84 - Had a pint in a pub in Hexham, can't remember the name
Hexham - Humshaugh - 680 - Had a pint and food in the Crown (couldn't recommend this one enough)
Humshaugh-Hexham - 680 
Hexham - Matfen - 74 - Black Bull
Matfen to Newcastle - 74

All with great views along the way, I only think the Matfen part would be possible on a Saturday with the 74 running later.