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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
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A walk through Hamsterley Forest and then through the Hoppyland Estate and the Bedburn valley.

Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Parking is limited, please car share where possible.

The walk is mainly on good paths and tracks. We also go through some fields which were quite wet and muddy. There is quite a steep incline on a woodland path were walking poles may be useful.

The toilets are near the end of the walk.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 10077 31598
Nearest postcode:
DL13 3NW
what3words:
midfield.bookshop.pancakes
Start time:
10:30 am

Park in layby where Bedburn Road crosses Bedburn Beck.

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