Walking Britain Race Head & Sedling Rake from Wearhead
Introduction to Walk 1659
Region - North Pennines
County/Area - Durham
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
Ascent - 1200 feet / 364 metres
Time - 4 hours 10 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
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. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
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Cronkley Fell from Hanging Shaw
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Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
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Hanging Shaw, Cronkley Scar, Low Force & High Force
Grade - moderate
Length - 12.7 miles / 20.6 km
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Cronkley Scar & Cauldron Snout from Cow Green
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Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
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High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir
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Length - 12.8 miles / 20.8 km
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Cauldron Snout from Cow Green Reservoir
Grade - easy
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Meldon Hill from Cow Green Reservoir
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.2 miles / 15 km
7.2 miles / 11.5 km away
Garrigill to Alston & back via Nenthead
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Length - 13.1 miles / 21.3 km
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High Force, Low Force and the River Tees from Bowlees
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Catterick Moss & Bollihope Carrs
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Pennypie and Blanchland from Baybridge
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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