Carrier's Way Trail – Slaley Forest loop from Whitley Chapel
Carrier's Way Trail – Slaley Forest loop from Whitley Chapel
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Carrier's Way Trail – Slaley Forest loop from Whitley Chapel
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16.7km
340m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
North Pennines National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
2.18 km
View from Embley to Dukesfield Lead Mine Mill
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
watch the loose surface on the corners. couple of trees down across the path in the wooded bit! jump them if you can otherwise I'd advise skirting around them!
Tip by
8.56 km
Carrier's Way Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Their industry gave us this wonderful little trail across Burntshieldhaugh Fell.
Tip by
10.7 km
Smooth Forest Trail
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
12.1 km
Slaley Forest
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
12.5 km
Ladycross Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
16.5 km
Dukesfield Lead Smelting Mill Ruins
Highlight • Monument
16.7 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.55 km
3.82 km
3.36 km
Surfaces
6.25 km
2.65 km
2.40 km
2.02 km
1.71 km
1.70 km
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Lowest point (130 m)
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