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Car Park – Wolsingham Railway Station loop from Wolsingham

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Car Park – Wolsingham Railway Station loop from Wolsingham

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Car Park – Wolsingham Railway Station loop from Wolsingham

03:40

13.0km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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384 m

A quiet picnic area alongside the Waskerley Beck with lots of parking. A number of walks are possible from here including the Family Walk, an easy circular route on footpaths accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs, 1.5 miles long.

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1.48 km

Wolsingham Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

On the eastern edge of the tranquil Durham Dales, a warm welcome awaits hikers in Wolsingham. Its stone buildings and period features hint at the towns history and its streets …

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1.61 km

Private Land – No Parking

Highlight • Parking

It's private land. Better places 200 yds en-route.

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2.03 km

Wear Bank

Highlight • Climb

Great hill to climb or descend (carefully!) out of Wolsingham

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6.71 km

The Elephant Trees

Highlight • Viewpoint

A conspicuous sight up high on Pikeston Fell, the Elephant Trees are a beloved landmark in this part of the Durham Dales. This clutch of trees is so-called because it …

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12.5 km

Market Place, Wolsingham

Highlight • Settlement

Front Street & Market Place

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

5.29 km

654 m

600 m

179 m

139 m

Surfaces

7.68 km

3.73 km

692 m

679 m

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

19°C

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Car Park – Wolsingham Railway Station loop from Wolsingham

Car Park

Wolsingham Family Walk

Wolsingham Railway Station

Private Land – No Parking

Wear Bank

The Elephant Trees

Market Place, Wolsingham

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