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Wrap Up Well for a walk on Burtree Fell

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Overview

A high level tramp on a winter fell followed by easier walking in Upper Weardale. Some rough and, possibly wet moorland. A shorter route can be made from Blackhill direct to Cowshill

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
354m / 1161ft
Type:
circular

Cowshill - Burtree Fell - Sedling Fell - Race Head - New House - Wearhead - Cowshill

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 85597 40643
Nearest postcode:
DL13 1JQ
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implore.nags.routs
Start time:
10:00 am

Free car park at Cowshill Upper Weardale

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE