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Overview

Farmland and Fell walk to the west of Durham City around the Hedley Hope valley

Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Fields, tracks and some quiet country roads. Some muddy sections but nice views of the countryside around Cornsay village.  The walk may be shortened to 6.5 miles in adverse weather.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 14755 41877
Nearest postcode:
DH7 9ET
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at the bottom car park of the Hedleyhope Fell Nature Reserve

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