Kirkcarrion is a copse of pine trees planted on a walled hill above Middleton in Teesdale. The trees were planted in Victorian times on a Bronze Age burial mound. The trail is just off the Pennine Journey trail but worth the detour.

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August 27, 2023

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2. Kirkcarrion loop from Middleton in Teesdale

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Hike the 3.3-mile Kirkcarrion loop from Middleton in Teesdale for moderate terrain, superb views, and a Bronze Age burial mound.

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Kirkcarrion Bronze Age Burial Mound

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