3 pram-friendly walks to take your baby on in Northumberland where you can ditch the carrier
Prudhoe to Wylam
Park for free at the Tyne Riverside Country Park and set off on this flat, easy walk along the River Tyne. You will go through woodland and be able to see plenty of wildlife and nature. You can also stop for refreshments or take a picnic to enjoy by the river.
The trail runs out and back, takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to complete and is 8.2km long. It is such an enjoyable walk and one of the first we did with our newborn baby.
Find the trail here.
Bolam Lake
There is paid parking at the visitor centre at Boathouse Wood or Low House Wood. You do however get the first hour free so if you are only doing one loop of the lake, you should easily be able to complete this in the hour. The trail in 1.8km long and will take around 25-30 minutes.
The footpaths are mainly woodland or gravel so as much as this is a pram-friendly walk, an all-terrain pram is recommended to tackle the stones and slight inclines. The walk can become muddy during the winter months so wellies or hiking boots are advised.
The views across the lake are beautiful and there is plenty of wildlife to see including ducks and swans. You can even paddleboard on the lake which is a lot of fun in the summer months.
You can't go wrong with this circular route but you can find the trail here.
Ladyburn Lake
Head to Druridge Country Park near Ashington to complete this pleasant circular trail. It is an easy route taking only 35 minutes to complete. Not only can you enjoy the views across the lake but you can also explore the beaches and sand dunes in Druridge Country Park.
You can extend the route by adding a walk along the beach. The path is fairly wide and there are no steps and stiles making it perfect to take your baby in the pram.
There is also a cafe and a shop here to stop for some refreshments and souvenirs.
Find the trail here.
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