Walk Durham

Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale ( Download : PDF )

7.71mi +784ft -784ft 4h05 Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

This North Pennine walk inlcudes Harter Fell and Grassholme Reservoir and a section of the Pennine Way. The start is Middleton-in-Teesdale and the walk includes a variety of scenery. Descending into the Lune Valley the walk continues alongside Grassholme Reservoir before using a section of old railway track back to the start.

High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir ( Download : PDF )

12.96mi +902ft -912ft 6h35 Average
Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham

This is a fairly undemanding walk through a wild North Pennine landscape. The route visits two outstanding natural features - High Cup Nick and Cauldron Snout - using a section of the Pennine Way. There are no route finding issues even in poor visibility.

Castle Eden Dene Full Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

8.82mi +525ft -499ft 4h25 Easy
Starting point in Castle Eden - Durham

The full tour of Castle Eden Dene taking in all the best parts with varied and interesting scenery:- Old buildings, open country, ancient woodland, the North East coastline, a magnesium limestone dene with its craggy outcrops, a meandering river and steep-sided gorge. There is a multitude of flora and fauna; if you are quiet you may see squirrels and/or deer. Starts and finished near the Castle Eden Inn which is well known for its good beer and good food.

Hannah's Meadow, Baldersdale and Brown Rigg Moss ( Download : PDF )

7.95mi +732ft -679ft 4h10 Average
Starting point in Hunderthwaite - Durham

This Durham walk explores the area made famous by Hannah Hauxwell. The landscape is wild and never boring and this walk uses the Pennine Way for exploration.

Bales Hush art installation ( Download : PDF )

4.33mi +666ft -663ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Durham

An easy walk from the Bowlees Car Park / Visitor Centre up to Bales Hush and the art installation called Hush.

Cauldron Snout from Cow Green Reservoir ( Download : PDF )

3.51mi +230ft -236ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham

An easy walk in the North Pennines this walk visits one of the waterfalls on the upper Tees. The walk can easily be extended to visit the limestone crags of Falcon Clints by using the Pennine Way.

Romaldkirk Moor from Mickleton ( Download : PDF )

7.56mi +512ft -535ft 3h50 Average
Starting point in Durham

A walk in the North Pennines using a section of disused railway, moorland paths and tracks. The route traverses scenery typical of the area with some views across Teesdale also to be enjoyed.

Race Head & Sedling Rake from Wearhead ( Download : PDF )

5.67mi +1112ft -1119ft 3h25 Average
Starting point in Durham

The North Pennines offer some of the wildest landscapes in England. This route explores the hills and moors to the north of Wearhead. A short section of the Weardale Way is also included.