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The Elephant Trees and the Bigginses

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Overview

A walk along the ridge line to the iconic Elephant trees with fine views of Weardale with  a return through farmland.

Friday, 28 July 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 07237 35701
Nearest postcode:
DL13 3NX
what3words:
thousands.teardrop.rinses
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet top of Wear Bank 2km south of Wolsingham on the Hamsterley road

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE