Stanhope via Ashes Quarry walk

A walk from Stanhope visitors centre along the River Wear and up on to the fells, returning via Ashes Quarry.
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Location

Country : England
County/Region : County Durham
Postcode : DL13 2FJ (approx. location)
GPS Position : -2.00784 Lon | 54.74860 Lat
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Grade

Challenging circular walk

Distance : 12.02km / 7.5 miles
Ascent : 341m / 1119ft
Descent : 341m / 1119ft

This walking route has been tracked using a GPS device.

Shittlehope Burn
View of Stanhope from Crawleyside
Path through the hills towards Stanhope Burn
View of the Wear Valley from Crawleyside
Ashes Quarry in Stanhope
Path along the banks of the River Wear

Comments

Posted on .
Lovely walk with great views of the Wear valley when you're on top of the moors. Toilets and refreshments are found in Stanhope village.

Written by Chris

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