Horsleyhope and Castleside, taking in parts of the Way of Light and the Waskerley Way

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Overview

A country walk near Waskerley.

Sunday, 30 March 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Mud and bog will be encountered and boots and gaiters are recommended

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 05497 47024
Nearest postcode:: DH8 9DS
what3words:: march.corkscrew.aimlessly

Start time:: 10:30 am

Large layby on north of Healeyfield Lane (B6278) at Horsleyhope. From Castleside, take the Stanhope Road (B6278). After crossing the first cattlegrid, and before reaching Honey Hill Water Treatment Works, the layby is on the right of the road. NB Postcode will be inaccurate.

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