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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.

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

Railway paths, pastures and woodland in North-West Durham

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

East Castle - C2C railway - Billingside - Bradley Wood - Bradley Hall - Medomsley - Southfield Farm - Pikewell Burn - Dipron -Raisenside

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 14926 52001
Nearest postcode:
DH9 8PH
what3words:
adapt.caked.tens
Start time:
10:00 am

East Castle - private car park behind red brick terrace 80 metres East of East Castle crossroads accessed either on a track from the bus stop (rusty shelter) or the STOP sign on the road. Car sharing recommended

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