Beautifully tucked away admist the Durham Dales is the village of Westgate. It is named as it was the western entrance to the Bishop of Durham's vast hunting park and it is easy to see why such nobility would want to spend time in this delightful countryside.

A popular walk from the village is to follow the Middlehope Burn into the ancient Slitt Wood, where there are a number of picturesque waterfalls. Afterwards, the Hare and Hounds is the perfect place to grab a drink or enjoy a pub dinner.

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1. Westgate and Slitt Wood loop — North Pennines

7.02km

01:55

110m

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

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2. Slitt Wood Waterfalls – Low Slitt Lead Mine loop from Daddry Shield

4.90km

01:24

120m

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

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3. Slitt Wood Waterfalls – Low Slitt Lead Mine loop from Daddry Shield

15.6km

04:24

340m

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

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Elevation 280 m

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Friday 30 January

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Location: Stanhope, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Slitt Wood Waterfalls

1. Westgate and Slitt Wood loop — North Pennines

2. Slitt Wood Waterfalls – Low Slitt Lead Mine loop from Daddry Shield

3. Slitt Wood Waterfalls – Low Slitt Lead Mine loop from Daddry Shield

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