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Crook & Weardale Group

We are the Crook and Weardale Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

A more challenging walk from Bowlees along the Green Trod (ancient cattle droving route) joining the upper reaches of the River Tees and discovering the caves of High Hurth Edge. Big views and wild country! Two stream crossings may be awkward - possibly using a short diversion to a bridge.

Lambing time - Dogs on short leads.

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
526m / 1726ft
Type:
circular

Bowlees - Holwick via Low Force footbridge - Ore Carr - Blea Beck - Skyer Beck - Green Trod - Merrygill - Cronkley Pasture - Forest in Teesdale - High Hurth Edge caves - Ettersgill - Dirt Pit - Bowlees

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 90783 28248
Nearest postcode:
DL12 0XE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Bowlees Visitor Centre car park (voluntary pay and display)

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