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The Elephant Trees along the ridge, Durham

Summary

A walk along the ridge above Weardale to the iconic Elephant Trees with extensive views. This route has not yet been independently checked. If you come across a problem with this route, please get in touch and let us know
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6 miles (9 km)
Walking time:
02h 45m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Wolsingham,Weardale Co. Durham DL13 3NX NZ072356

lat: 54.7164168

lon: -1.8892244

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