Prepare for the weather:

We will be outdoors all day with only a leafy canape 🍃 for shelter so comfortable clothing and suitable footwear is advised. The forecast is unpredictable so bring something warm and waterproof, along with suncream and hats in case of sunshine

Bring what you need:

Bring a pack lunch, snacks or food to cook on the fire 🔥 along with a drink.  A camping chair or picnic rug if you wish to sit on something other than the ground.

Facilities:

Note there are NO toilet facilities at Brockwell Woods so be prepared for wilderness experience. If necessary, there are toilets available in Blaydon which is a short drive away.

What to Expect:

During this event there will be structured activities with a focus on topping up your mental fitness tank along with free time to rest, play and recover.

Photo / Video Opportunities:

I will take the opportunity to capture images 📸 of the event. If you would prefer to not have photographs taken on the day let me know on the disclaimer form / at the start. Photos and video will be used on social media to promote Adventures Days.

Access Requirements:

If you have any accessibility needs or  additional support needs, please get in touch and we can hatch a support plan for you to make sure that the experience is positive and accessible.

Thank you for signing up and gifting yourself the time to relax, rest and recover in the woods as you boost your Mental Fitness. Let’s have a lovely Adventure Day together.

Notes:

The venue requires a contribution of £5 per person to help upkeep Brockwell Woods, if you could contribute this in cash on the day it would be appreciated.

DIRECTIONS

The address is:

Blaydon Burn House and Farm, Burn Road, Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 6JR

Here are the instructions to get here by car:

From the Western Bypass (A1 to  Hexham) follow signs to A695 Blaydon, or from Scotswood Rd, go across Scotswood Bridge following signs to the A695 to Blaydon and then Prudhoe. At Blaydon roundabout you'll see a MacDonalds. (Don't stop there!) Take the Prudhoe road A695 out of Blaydon, 1st roundabout turn left, (not signed). Follow road round until you see a left turn – Herd House Lane, signed to Blaydon Burn. This is the second left off that road. Turn left and follow road to the end then turn left onto Liddels Fell Road. Follow the road down into the dip. There’s a sign Blaydon Burn & 30mph sign. You see a white house, a stone house, Longridge Road sign, a pylon, then as the road curves sharply left and up the hill, you’ll see a gap in the stone wall on the right marked Blaydon Burn House. Turn right, go slow up the track (SPEED BUMPS!) and you’re there. Look for the open garage in the yard marked CAMPING.  

NOTE: Please do not use the Beech House entrance. 

Here are the instructions to get here by bus:
You can get a 49 bus from Gateshead to Black Lane or a 12 bus (The Blaydon Racer) from Newcastle Central Station to Winlaton and walk down Burn Road. The house is on the left.

I can’t wait to enjoy the day with you!

Get in touch if you have any questions
Polly Brennan mobile: +44 7860 771683

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