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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

Overview

Moorland tracks to the Devil's Water and Blackburn Head

Sunday, 14 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Baybridge (free parking) - Blanchland - Pennypie House - Bulbeck Common - Embley Fell - Devil's Water - Long Lee - Blackburn Head - Newbiggin Fell - Baybridge

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 95730 49939
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9UB
what3words:
drips.lushly.faded
Start time:
10:00 am

Baybridge picnic area (free parking) 1 mile West of Blanchland

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