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Ebchester and the Derwent Valley

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Overview

A walk in the Derwent valley, ascending to Pontop Pike for great views before descending into Dipton and returning along the Derwent Valley Walk.

Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Long trousers recommended as gorse and nettles along the route. No horses or cows encountered on either recce but evidence of their presence in some of the fields. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 10673 54829
Nearest postcode:
DH8 0SU
what3words:
cards.radiating.demanding
Start time:
10:30 am

The Ebchester car park on the Derwent Valley Walk. On going down Ebchester Bank, turn right 50yds after the Derwent Valley Inn

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