Hannah's Meadow, Baldersdale and Brown Rigg Moss
Departure from Hunderthwaite (County 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.
Baldersdale Reservoir - God's Bridge - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Hunderthwaite (County Durham)
The 18th section of the walk begins in Hannah's Meadow, made famous in the documentary about Hannah Hauxwell who lived alone at a farm here. The route drops down and passes Balderhead and Blackton Reservoirs before climbing Cotherstone Moor finishing at the Roman Road.
Nateby & Waitby Common from Kirkby Stephen
Departure from Kirkby Stephen (Westmorland and Furness)
A circular walk from the market town of Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. The route explores the rolling country to the south-west of the town visiting the village of Nateby, before continuing close to Wharton Hall and across Waitby Common back to the start.
Tan Hill Colliery
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A straightforward out-and-back stroll sampling the atmospheric local moors, with wide views and hidden mining relics.
Ravenseat, Keld & the Pennine Way
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A varied all-day walk with sweeping moors, pretty villages, plunging waterfalls and a taste of rocky Swaledale.
Selset Reservoir to Balderhead Reservoir - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Lunedale (County Durham)
The 17th section of the Durham Round Trail walk begins to the north of Selset Reservoir, then continues across the Pennines following the Pennine Way towards Balsdersdale Reservoir. Views of the numerous reservoirs can be seen throughout the walk.
God's Bridge to Bowes - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Bowes (County Durham)
The 19th section of the walk starts from the naturally formed God's Bridge to the ancient ruins of Bowes Castle, this route follows the banks of the River Greta through open farmland.
The Strathmore Arms : Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave
Departure from Holwick (County Durham)
Circular walk around Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave.
High Force Hotel : High and Low Force Waterfalls
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
Easy and circular walk around High and Low Force Waterfalls.
High Force and Upper Teesdale
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk with a variety of interest. From the popular waterfall of High Force through upland pasture and then the more desolate upland landscape of Thistle Green before descending to the River Tees and following its course with a final leg through farmland.
Hudeshope Beck & Aukside
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Nice and circular walk passing by Hudeshope Beck & Aukside.
Crossthwaite Common
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A walk combining the rugged moorland of Harter Fell and Crossthwaite Common with the beauty of Holwick Scars and the pastures alongside the River Tees.
Bales Hush art installation
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
An easy walk from the Bowlees Car Park / Visitor Centre up to Bales Hush and the art installation called Hush.
Lunedale and Baldersdale
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Circular walk passing by Lunedale and Baldersdale.
Bowlees to Selset Reservoir - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
The 16th section of the Durham Round Trail begins in Bowlees, crosses the Tees once more, and then crosses moorland to the first of several reservoirs in the area. This section includes a climb for the first half of the walk which is rewarded with stunning views across the Pennines.
Cronkley Scar via High Force
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk around Cronkley Scar via High Force.
Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County 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.
Tees Circular
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
This Tees circular walk from Bowlees takes in the spectacular scenery of Teesdale, Low Force, the Iconic view of High Force, the geographically famous Holwick Scars and views of the Royal residency at Holwick Lodge.
Hudeshope Beck
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A walk with lovely views in this beautiful peaceful dale following Hudeshope Beck up past the old lime kilns, over the miners bridge, through the wood and fields to Coldberry mine, then back down the beck on the other side.
Coldberry and High Force
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Nice circular walk around Coldberry and High Force.
Bowlees circular taking in he Pennine way via Kircarrion
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
A circular walk from Bowlees. Following the river Tees downstream to Middleton-in Teesdale before climbing out through open moorland via the mysterious corpse of ancient Kircarrion, with wonderful views over Lunedale before descending the dramatic Holwick scar back to base.
Keld & Swinner Gill
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
An easy walk in scenic Swaledale, with an adventurous option to witness the austere beauty of Swinner Gill.
Keld, Upper Swaledale Valley, Gunnerside Gill Ivelet Moor
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
This is a circular route starting at Keld and takes in the stunning Kidston Falls and the Upper Swaledale valley before you climb the Gunnerside Gill to times past and the lead minning settlements. Climbing up out of the gill and on to the moors and superb views of the dales landscape and then dropping down the gully to Crackpot Hall and back to Keld.
Langdon Beck to Bowlees - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
The 15th section of the Durham Round Trail follows the River Tees downstream past the stunning High Force waterfall to the visitor centre in Bowlees. This is one of the most picturesque stretches of the River Tees as it passes through County Durham.
High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir
Departure from Forest and Frith (County 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.
Langdon Beck Hotel : High Hurth Edge and the Upper Tees Valley
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
Circular walk passing by High Hurth Edge and the Upper Tees Valley.
Cow Green Reservoir to Langdon Beck - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
The 14th section of the walk begins at Cow Green Reservoir and passes the impressive Cauldron's Snout before joining the Teesdale Way for a while along the banks of the River Tees
Cauldron Snout from Cow Green Reservoir
Departure from Forest and Frith (County 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.
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