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Crook & Weardale Group

We are the Crook and Weardale Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Woodland, pastures and moorland from Allensford to Smiddy Shaw and back

Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
420m / 1378ft
Type:
circular

Allensford - Wharnley Burn - Derwent Grange - Windy Bank Wood - Carp Shield - Smiddy Shaw Reservoir - Middle Horsleyhope - Dene Howl - Allensford

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 07988 50241
Nearest postcode:
DH8 9BA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Allensford car park off the A68 by the bridge over the River Derwent

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