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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.

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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
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Overview

On the slopes of Bolt's Law, above Baybridge is a lonely pine tree which gets decorated each Christmas with baubles and tinsel. This expedition is to the summit of Bolt's Law and visits this tree. The route is through woodland and on reasonably good moorland paths, For those not up for the full walk, it's possible to park on the moorland road from Baybridge to Stanhope and make a very short walk to the tree. Christmas hats are encouraged, as are mince pies, cake in fact, anything  festive.  

Sunday, 14 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
314m / 1030ft
Type:
circular

Baybridge - Deborah Wood - Ramshaw - Bolt's Law - Sikehead chimney - Buckshott Fell - Baybridge

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 95662 49978
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9UB
Start time:
10:00 am

Baybridge picnic area

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