A Long Walk in Weardale - Ramblers

Crook & Weardale Group

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Overview

A long walk involving some rough moorland but mainly on paths and tracks in both sides if Weardale

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 678m / 2224ft
Type:: circular

Frosterley - Hill End - Catterick - Carrs Top (544 metres) Stanhope - Jollybody Farm - Intake Lane - Frosterley

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 02359 36894
Nearest postcode:: DL13 2SL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Frosterley Station car park (limited parking) off A689 at the West end of Frosterley - signposted White Kirkley and Hill End. Further limited parking by the village hall in Frosterley

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month

Register for an account for FREE