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Crook & Weardale Group

We are the Crook and Weardale Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

An expedition to the heathery moors above the Upper Derwent using woodland footpaths, Wainwright's Pennine Journey route and moorland bridleways and finishing with a riverside walk.

Sunday, 10 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
322m / 1056ft
Type:
circular

Baybridge car park (free) - Deborah Wood - Tamshaw - Pennine Journey route - Bolt's Law - Sikehead Dams -Old Man's Grave - Blanchland Bridge

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 95747 49939
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9UB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Baybridge Picnic area and car park West of Blanchland (free parking)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking