Start : Centre of Ireshopeburn (Nearby postcode DL13 1ES) junction Causeway Road and A689. Grid ref. NY 866 386
(S) From the centre of Ireshopeburn, take the Causeway Road heading West. Pass the play park and cross Ireshope Burn, the path will turn South-West at this point and begin to climb. This is a narrow road with no path so watch out for vehicles.
(1) As you begin to reach the brow of the hill (about 1 Km) you will see a sign for Irestone Lane lane to your right and a public footpath to your left. Note the strange steps to your left. Continue straight ahead. The road will turn South-Westwards.
(2) After a further 1.2 Km the road will end at a gate in a wall. Go through the gate closing it behind you. Go through a second gate.
(3) As you continue to climb, look back to your right to glimpse views of Burnhope Reservoir. After a further 1Km, you should see a gravel area, here you will see a clear view of the reservoir. Continue to follow Grasshill Causeway up hill.
(4) At the next gate, go through the gate. To your left will be the cairn at Coldberry End. Look for a path to your left just past this heading in a South-East direction then South across the moors. This area is called Grasshill Common. Keep as close as you can to the South-Easterly direction for 1.8 Km. There is no clearly defined footpath here and to your right will be embankments and streams, stay to the right of these and head for the gate in the wall by the road.
Note: This route goes straight through grouse moorland so it may be closed during shooting season.
Alternative Route: After the cairn, stay on the gravel track. This joins the B6277 1 Km further along the road to the North. After passing through the last gate turn left and walk along the road to the white house (E).
(5) At about 1.4 Km into this section you should see some grouse butts (dips or walled areas where shooters are based). Continue in in the South-Westerly direction for the remaining 0.4 Km.
(6) When you reach the B6277, turn left (West) and walk to the white house. You will see a fingerpost opposite the house pointing to the next section of the walk (E).