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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

A walk along a railway path, over Charlaw Fell returning through winter woodland

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Witton Gilbert - Lanchester Valley Railway Path - Parkhouse Cottages - Langley Hill - Broom Hill - Charlaw Plantation - Sacriston Wood - Witton Gilbert

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 23463 45498
Nearest postcode:
DH7 6SX
what3words:
doormat.stung.honey
Start time:
10:00 am

Large layby Coach Lane near St Michaels and All Angels Church off A691 in Witton Gilbert

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