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Overview

One for industrial archaeologists - Weardale Way to just short of Westgate then over Scarsike Head (550 metres) and back to Rookhope on moorland

Sunday, 10 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
370m / 1214ft
Type:
circular

Moorland and lanes, some sogginess underfoot should be expected

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 92489 43025
Nearest postcode:
DL13 2DE
what3words:
complain.hamsters.scrubber
Start time:
10:00 am

Informal parking area at Lintzgarth near Rookhope Arch on the Rookhope to Allenheads road

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