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Durham City Group

Durham City Ramblers is an active and friendly group with a varied weekly walk programme mainly in County Durham

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

A walk across the moors and through farmland near Castleton on the North Yorkshire Moors.  If the conditions are good there are stunning views from start to finish!

Sunday, 15 September 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
289.6m / 950ft
Type:
circular

No dogs allowed on the walk due to livestock and moorland birds.

There are 3 or 4 stiles, which are all in good condition.  The walking is on a mix of paths/tracks and moorland, with a short stretch of road walking and a short, steepish walk up a field, which we will take as a leisurely pace!

There is some bracken so long trousers recommended

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 68026 07684
Nearest postcode:
YO21 2DP
what3words:
trails.blackbird.lifeguard
Start time:
10:30 am

Castleton, North Yorkshire. Go along the High Street and out of the village. When the road bends left go straight ahead, signed to Westerdale and there is FREE parking on the right. NB. The Post Code is inaccurate.

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