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Blanchland and Bolts Law

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Overview

A fairly strenuous walk from the Derwent Valley at Blanchland to the top of Bolt's Law over heather clad hills.

Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 96467 50461
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9TA
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Start time:
10:30 am

Blanchland, main public car park on the north of the village

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  • 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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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