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Rutherford Bridge to Greta Bridge - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 
4.38 mi
+131 ft
-413 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Scargill (County Durham)
The 21st section of the route continues to follow the River Greta from Rutherford Bridge through picturesque countryside to the pretty village of Greta Bridge.
Bowes to Rutherford Bridge - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 3.50 mi
+167 ft
-308 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bowes (County Durham)
The 20th section of the trail continues from the village of Bowes through the Greta Valley, following the River Greta to Rutherford Bridge and the waterfalls.
Bowes Castle and Mill Force Waterfall
Visorando Member 1.11 mi
+190 ft
-361 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Bowes (County Durham)
A little circular walk to discover the ruins of Bowes Castle (English Heritage site) and the little waterfall of Mill Force on the River Greta.
Perfect for families with young children and also for dog owners.
God's Bridge to Bowes - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 3.54 mi
+52 ft
-299 ft
1h 40
Easy
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.
Bowes Museum to Egglestone Abbey: Beside the River Tees
Visorando Member 
3.72 mi
+154 ft
-177 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Barnard Castle (County Durham)
A short and enjoyable walk from Bowes Museum to Egglestone Abbey, following the River Tees. At the time of writing (July 21) Bowes Museum is still operating a time ticket entry. If you time your visit correctly you can combine a visit to the museum followed by the walk or vice versa. Please note the gates to the museum close at 5:00. If you think you will arrive back later then park your car outside the museum grounds.
Teesdale Way Circular from Barnard Castle
Visorando Member 
8.49 mi
+472 ft
-482 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Barnard Castle (County Durham)
A pleasant circular walk starting and finishing at Barnard Castle. It follows the Teesdale Way on the south side of the River Tees and crosses the river via a footbridge north of Cotherstone village. It then heads back on the opposite side of the river. The walking is mostly flat and passes through farm land and riverside woodland.
River Greta Circular
Visorando Member 7.13 mi
+512 ft
-515 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brignall (County Durham)
A picturesque walk along the river Greta, abounds with history and nature.
Greta Bridge to Winston - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 5.81 mi
+157 ft
-194 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rokeby (County Durham)
This walk follows the River Greta and River Tees, taking in some beautiful countryside, ancient bridges and river view.
The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill
Visorando Member 
8.30 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,070 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Melbecks (North Yorkshire)
A walk of two halves. The first part ascends gently on good tracks, passing the remains of the Old Gang Smelting Mill, before crossing the stream and crossing Melbecks Moor and passing the spoil heaps from the long ceased lead mining industry. The path descends via one of the 'hushes' to the Bunton Level above Gunnerside Gill. The return leg is on grassy paths which contour Brownsey Moor and pass through farmland, often following dry stone walls and passing working farms and traditional barns.
Baldersdale Reservoir - God's Bridge - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 4.50 mi
+525 ft
-492 ft
2h 30
Moderate
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.
Hannah's Meadow, Baldersdale and Brown Rigg Moss
Visorando Member 7.95 mi
+689 ft
-663 ft
4h 15
Moderate
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.
High Harker Hill - near Grinton, North Yorkshire, UK
Visorando Member 
5.34 mi
+801 ft
-797 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)
This route is mostly on public Bridleways and moorland access tracks with a rough gravel surface with drainage channels crossing them. #WalkingWithWheels.
Grinton Smelting Mill
Visorando Member 
4.12 mi
+860 ft
-863 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk from Grinton with lots of interest. The moors above Grinton have the remains of the lead mining industry and on this walk, you will see those remains plus a well preserved smelting mill and its flue which runs up the hillside. The area is now a grouse moor and you will pass shooting butts and feeding stations for the birds. Great refreshments in Grinton and also over the bridge in Fremington at the Dales Bike Centre.
Teesdale Way Circular from Eggleston
Visorando Member 
6.20 mi
+561 ft
-577 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Eggleston (County Durham)
A pleasant circular walk starting and finishing at Eggleston Hall Nursery and Cafe. It follows the Teesdale Way on the north side of the River Tees and crosses the river via a footbridge north of Cotherstone village. It then heads back on the opposite side of the river to pass through the delightful village of Romaldkirk before the final leg back to Eggleston Hall. (It can also be started from Romaldkirk or Cotherstone)
Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force
Visorando Member 
13.40 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,946 ft
7h 50
Moderate
Departure from Melbecks (North Yorkshire)
A walk of two distinct halves.
The first part of the walk ascends gently along the side of Gunnerside Gill, to take in the remains of the abandoned lead mines. It crosses the moor to Swinner Gill mine where a short detour takes in a waterfall and cave. The walk then curves around towards the village of Keld.
The second part of the walk descends to the waterfalls and then through the gentle valley curving around into Swaledale where it passes through typical Yorkshire Dales farmland.
Romaldkirk Moor from Mickleton
Visorando Member 7.56 mi
+525 ft
-528 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mickleton (County 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.
The Crown : Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor
Visorando Member 6.81 mi
+574 ft
-545 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Mickleton (County Durham)
Easy circular walk through Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor.
Selset Reservoir to Balderhead Reservoir - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 3.45 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
1h 55
Moderate
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.
Middleton in Teesdale to Romaldkirk Circular
Visorando Member 
9.82 mi
+489 ft
-502 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk from Middleton in Teesdale following the Teesdale Way on the northern side of the river and the Tees Railway Path on the southern side.
Coldberry and High Force
Visorando Member 16.12 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,490 ft
8h 40
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Nice circular walk around Coldberry and High Force.
Hudeshope Beck & Aukside
Visorando Member 2.53 mi
+331 ft
-325 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Nice and circular walk passing by Hudeshope Beck & Aukside.
Crossthwaite Common
Visorando Member 9.71 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,109 ft
5h 25
Moderate
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.
Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale
Visorando Member 
7.71 mi
+781 ft
-781 ft
4h 15
Moderate
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.
Cronkley Scar via High Force
Visorando Member 18.75 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,306 ft
9h 45
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk around Cronkley Scar via High Force.
Lunedale and Baldersdale
Visorando Member 15.68 mi
+1,503 ft
-1,503 ft
8h 30
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Circular walk passing by Lunedale and Baldersdale.
Hudeshope Beck
Visorando Member 5.41 mi
+558 ft
-551 ft
3h 00
Easy
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.
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