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Overview

A walk through Hamsterley Forest and then through the Hoppyland Estate and the Bedburn valley

Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 10087 31585
Nearest postcode:
DL13 3NW
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Start time:
10:30 am

Park in layby where Bedburn Road crosses Bedburn Beck.

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