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Overview

A walk across farmland to the north of Hamsterley (Bishop Auckland) crossing the Bedburn Beck.

Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 11735 31084
Nearest postcode:
DL13 3PU
what3words:
ember.strut.fond
Start time:
10:30 am

Cross Keys pub, Hamsterley (Bishop Auckland) Street parking

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