Shaftoe Crags – Salters Nick Gorge loop from Bolam

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Shaftoe Crags – Salters Nick Gorge loop from Bolam

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Shaftoe Crags – Salters Nick Gorge loop from Bolam

02:45

10.4km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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2.72 km

View of The Poind and His Man

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The Poind and his Man is situated on private land and holds historical significance as an ancient burial mound. At its original state, there were two stones present at the …

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3.61 km

Dry Stone Walls of Shaftoe Crags

Highlight • Historical Site

The picturesque moorland encircling Shaftoe Crags in Northern England is enveloped by unobtrusive yet prevalent dry stone walls. These walls, a characteristic sight in the countryside, can be traced back …

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3.61 km

Entrance Gate to Jubilee Stone

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This is the closest entrance to the jubilee stone. Turn left through the gate and follow the wall to Salters Nick, the stone is on your right. You will need to back track to exit the field.

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3.86 km

Queen Victoria Jubilee Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

This standing stone was erected by Colonel R Atkinson in commemoration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee 21 June 1887. Close to this stone is said to be Hallions rock with prehistoric …

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3.88 km

Shaftoe Crags

Highlight • Natural Monument

Either park in Bolam lake for a long walk (pay to park) or at the bottom of the dirt track for a shorter 3 mile walk (free to park)

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3.90 km

Salters Nick Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Salters Nick is a small gourge through the sandstone band home to a solitary tree. The jubilee stone can be found to the north and the trig stone to the south.

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4.68 km

Shaftoe Crags Trig Point

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Elevated at 699 feet above sea level, the trig point, also known as a triangulation pillar, marks the highest point on the moorland. These pillars, introduced by the Ordnance Survey …

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5.12 km