Cotherstone, Guestwick Hills Archaelogical Site and Summer Picnic

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Overview

A walk in beautiful Teesdale from Cotherstone. There will be a short visit to the Guestwick Hills archaeological site, and the Group's Summer Picnic will take place on the riverbanks at Cotherstone at the end of the walk.

Sunday, 18 August 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Roger's mobile no. 07565770753

Please inform me by e-mail (randmcarpenter@gmail.com) if you intend coming, so we can cater at the picnic. Bring your own food. Strawberries and a drink will be provided.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 01137 20003
Nearest postcode:: DL12 9QJ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Parking at Cotherstone near Hagg House on the road to the river. If approaching from Barnard Castle, turn right down a lane when opposite the Fox and Hounds. Turn left after 50m and park on the grass at the bottom of the hill.

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