5
Jan
2012
Two Chimneys and a Bastle
Filed under: OtherA 12 mile circular walk around Allendale in County Durham. The walk takes in a historic ruined bastle (a fortified farmhouse) as wall the impressive Allendale lead smelting flues and chimneys.
25
Jul
2011
Up and Around Stanhope Burn
Filed under: OtherA 13 to 14 mile circular walk around Stanhope, taking in much of the industrial heritage of the area (lead mining and the iron works) as well as some fantastic moors and countryside.
14
Nov
2010
Rookhope to Westgate (Weardale Way)
Filed under: Weardale WayA 12 mile circular walk, the final section of the Weardale Way, starting in the village of Rookhope in County Durham. Along the way you’ll see the lead mining and railway past of the area.
28
Jul
2010
The Pack Horse Bridges of Marske
Filed under: Pack Horse BridgesA 9 or 13 mile walk around Marske in North Yorkshire, taking in woodland and riverside walking and old lead mining sites.
13
Oct
2009
Daddry Shield to Cowshill
Filed under: OtherApprox. Distance: 12 miles Start: Market Place, St Johns Chapel (GR NY886379) Click to view start position on Google Maps Map: North Pennines Teesdale & Weardale ~ Explorer OL 31 The basis for this attractive walk is to find another exploration of Upper Weardale without using the Weardale Way. That is not to say that [...]
13
Jun
2009
Cowshill to Killhope (Weardale Way)
Filed under: Weardale WayApprox. Distance: 13 miles Start: Car Park Cowshill off A689 (GR NY856406) Click to view start position on Google Maps Map: North Pennines Teesdale & Weardale ~ Explorer OL 31 Grade: Strenuous In 2008, the Mineral Valleys Project which was a project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, led by English Nature and implemented by local [...]
19
May
2009
Middleton-in-Teesdale to Cotherstone (Teesdale Way)
Filed under: Teesdale WayDistance: 12 miles Map: OS Explorer 31 Start: The Fountain, Middleton (GR NY947253) Click to View Start Position on Google Maps Grade: Medium I’ve wandered many a weary mile, And in strange countries been; I’ve dwelt in towns and on wild moors, And curious sights I’ve seen But still my heart clings to the dale [...]
5
May
2009
Carricks to Hunstanworth (Co. Durham Border Walks)
Filed under: County Durham BorderDistance: 11 miles Map: OS Explorer 307 Start: Durham County Council Picnic Area, east of Blanchland (GR NY983153) Click to View Start Position on Google Maps Grade: Medium This walk commences at the Durham County Council Picnic Park on the banks of the Derwent which for much of its length serves as the border between County [...]