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Overview

You'll be welcome to join us on an 8.5m relatively flat (381ft of climb) with big views and history to share. The Fell offers great views of surrounding countryside and we will walk along the river Gaunless.  There are no public toilets on the walk and there will be livestock including horses , so no dogs please. 

Meeting point - outside the church , St Mary , Front Street , Cockfield, DL13 5AE . 

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:
96m / 315ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 12897 24276
Nearest postcode:
DL13 5AE
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Start time:
10:30 am

Parking is outside the church of St Mary, on the roadside.

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