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The Stang Forest

The Stang Forest

The best walks and hikes in The Stang Forest

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Looking for some popular walks and hikes in The Stang Forest? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful forest in County Durham below. We present you with many hiking and walking trails in The Stang Forest — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

1. Citron Seat and Arndale Hill loop from Murker Hill — Yorkshire Dales National Park

24.5km

06:47

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Bowes Castle Ruins – Greta River loop from Bowes

3.58km

00:57

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bowes Castle Ruins – Blackton Reservoir loop from Bowes

22.0km

06:02

360m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. God's Bridge – Bowes Castle Ruins loop from Bowes

13.6km

03:38

160m

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Whaw Bridge and High Eskeleth loop from The CB Inn — Yorkshire Dales National Park

13.8km

03:49

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes in The Stang Forest

1. Citron Seat and Arndale Hill loop from Murker Hill — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Bowes Castle Ruins – Greta River loop from Bowes

3. Bowes Castle Ruins – Blackton Reservoir loop from Bowes

4. God's Bridge – Bowes Castle Ruins loop from Bowes

5. Whaw Bridge and High Eskeleth loop from The CB Inn — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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