Start 1 mile north of Ponteland on the A696 100 yds north of Dissington Lane End. Proceed via Belsay (Riders take CARE) to Kirkwhelpington on the A696. TURN by turning right into minor road to make safe U turn in minor road (Riders take CARE) and proceed south via Belsay (Riders take CARE) to finish 2 miles north of Ponteland at the old (blocked) gate to Cold Coats Moor farm.