Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Stanhope Village and River Wear

Highlight • Religious Site

The perfect base for adventures in the Durham Dales, Stanhope is a picturesque village. Accommodation is plentiful and there are a number of good places to eat and drink. The …

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6.19 km

Crow Coal Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

With a pleasant walk from Stanhope, we can reach this point at an altitude of 466 meters, from which we can observe the surrounding landscape. Notable features include the hollow …

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9.61 km

All Saints Church, Eastgate

Highlight • Religious Site

This Victorian-style church in East Gate dates back to the late 19th century. It was previously a Chapel of Ease for Horsley Hall. The Weardale Way passes by this building.

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10.9 km

Weardale Way Along the Old Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Enjoy this stretch where you'll be walking alongside the old railway track. If you continue on the Weardale Way heading towards Stanhope, it's likely not the last time you'll come across it.

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18.2 km

East Side of Ashes Quarry

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This quarry was operational for over seventy years, during which the limestone was extracted. Although more than sixty years have passed since it ceased operation, the large hole remains as …

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

3.27 km

3.07 km

2.77 km

2.25 km

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

3.50 km

2.43 km

2.14 km

417 m

Elevation

Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

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Thursday 18 December

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73 %

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Stanhope Village and River Wear

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All Saints Church, Eastgate

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