THE A69 RUNS west to east from Carlisle, across the Pennines, through the counties of Cumbria, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, ending at Denton Burn, a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The route is 54 miles (87 kilometres) long and has intersections with various B roads that give access to the heritage landmarks of Hadrian’s Wall. For most of its length, it follows the Tyne Valley. It is a primary road with some dual carriageway.
From Carlisle, the A69 crosses the M6 at junction 43, then skirts Scotby, before arriving at Warwick- on-Eden. It then heads north-eastwards, up the valley of the River Irthing, bypassing Brampton.
Following the River Irthing, the A69 then crosses into Northumberland, and from here, it follows the valley of the Tyne.
At Greenhead, the A69…
