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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
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Join us on a lovely walk along the Weardale Way from Cowshill where there is ample free parking , up to Killhope Lead Mining Museum , before climbing up on good tracks to Middlehope Moor with stunning views. Descending to Allenheads via Dirty Pot and returning to Cowshill using good tracks and a little road walking. There are toilets in Allenheads which we'll reach after lunch. 

Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
548.6m / 1800ft
Type:
circular

There are good paths throughout the walk , a few gates and not many stiles. I encountered no livestock on the walk apart from many bird species. There is road walking along quiet country roads for small sections but verges are wide and safe. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 85421 40623
Nearest postcode:
DL13 1DB
what3words:
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Start time:
10:30 am

off road parking an a road labelled "leading to Burtree Ford" in the village of Cowshill.

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