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Bollihope and the Elephant Trees

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Overview

A riverside ramble followed by a long but easy walk on a hillside edge overlooking Weardale 2 climbs

Walkers are strongly advised to be equipped with headlights or torches.

 

Saturday, 15 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

Bollihope - Bishopley - White Kirkley - Weardale Way - Towdy Potts - Elephant Trees - Pawlaw Pike - Bollihope

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 00716 34977
Nearest postcode:
DL13 2SZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Informal car parking at Bollihope Burn off A689 at Frosterley for 2 miles

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • 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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE