I'm in a hotel near Cramlington for the week with work next week, with no car. Is there any feasible option to get to some rock via public transport or by a walk / run? I know there is Jesmond Dene, but it looks pretty crap and a pain to get to. There seem to be a few other wee crags on UKC, but they look pretty log.
Do I just get the train into Newcastle and go to a bouldering centre? Is The Valley the best bet for access / a decent session?