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Overview

A walk in the Derwent Valley from Blackhall Mill to Cut Throat Lane and Hamsterley Hall., and back through Lintzford and Chopwell Woods

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.9km / 7.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Some very wet and muddy places so boots and poles recommended.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 12137 56870
Nearest postcode:
NE17 7TN
what3words:
irritable.shortens.accompany
Start time:
10:30 am

Park on the east side of the river crossing (Armondside Road), or on the west side (River View) at Blackhall Mill

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