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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.

Get in touch about this walk

Diane and David Hannaby

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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

Railway paths field paths, lanes  and woodland 

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
370m / 1214ft
Type:
circular

Broompark picnic area - Brandon Village - Brandon Lane - Rag Path Wood - New Brancepeth - Deerness Valley Railway - Broompark Picnic Area

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 25076 41523
Nearest postcode:
DH7 7RJ
what3words:
noises.mixer.trim
Start time:
10:00 am

Broompark Picnic Area off B6302

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