High up in Weardale, Wearhead is where the Burnhope Burn and Killhope Burn merge to form the River Wear, one of the North East's great rivers. The surrounding countryside is sumptuous walking territory, right in the beating heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

To the west of the village is Burnhope Reservoir, which makes for a lovely loop. Meanwhile, some of the highest land in County Durham is within hiking distance, including county high point Burnhope Seat at 2,451 feet (747 m).

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1. Burnhope Reservoir and Cowshill loop from Wearhead — North Pennines

8.78km

02:21

100m

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

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2. Weardale Museum – Cowshill Village loop from Daddry Shield

14.9km

04:18

360m

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

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3. Weardale Museum loop from Wearhead

10.8km

03:12

310m

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

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Elevation 340 m

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Thursday 12 March

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

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Confluence of Burnhope Burn and Killhope Burn in Wearhead

1. Burnhope Reservoir and Cowshill loop from Wearhead — North Pennines

2. Weardale Museum – Cowshill Village loop from Daddry Shield

3. Weardale Museum loop from Wearhead

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