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Durham City Group

Durham City Ramblers is an active and friendly group with a varied weekly walk programme mainly in County Durham

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A walk on tracks and open moorland, with a variety of wildlife and magnificent views over the very scenic Baldersdale.

Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Boots or strong footwear recommended. We will end at the Hannah's Meadow Nature Reserve owned and managed by the Durham Wildlife Trust for it's species rich upland hay meadow.  The meadow is mown mid July but this is very weather dependent.  We hope it will not have been mown!

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 92885 18700
Nearest postcode:
DL12 9UX
what3words:
beam.hindered.glorious
Start time:
10:30 am

North car park, Baldershead Reservoir The post code will be inaccurate. From B6277, immediately south of Romaldkirk, take the road signed Baldersdale, Hury, Hunderthwaite reservoirs. Follow road for 4.6 miles to sign post for left turn to Baldersdale, Blackton Grange. Turn left through gate posts, across cattle grid, drive downhill to car park on right. Do not drive across the Dam!

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking