A Wolsingham Wander -Weardale Tuesday Walks -this walk is going ahead as planned

Walk Route: From Demesne car park in Wolsingham, we walk through fields following Waskerley and Thornhope Becks before starting a steady climb up to Park Wall.  After crossing a section of open access moorland, we head down through Ladley Wood, across Thornhope Beck  and back to Wolsingham via Leaze’s farm.   Although the walk is relatively easy it does include a steady climb (200m total ascent) and some open moorland. Note that dogs are not allowed on the open access area – provision is made for a short detour for anyone attending with dogs.  Once on the Moors, you are rewarded for your efforts with excellent views across Weardale.

Date:  Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Start time:  10.00am.                        Estimated finish time:  1 p.m.

A varied walk of c. 5.5 miles               Height gain: 200m.

Leader: David Towndrow                            Contact details: Alan Smith 01388 531423

Starting Point:  Demesne Car Park Wolsingham.  Please note car parking charges now apply.

Walks cost £1 to cover mountain rescue contribution.

Terrain: A short section of rough moorland, otherwise decent woodland and field paths/tracks.

Dogs:  No dogs are allowed on the open access area.  Anyone with dogs would be able to take a short detour to avoid the open access but would also miss out on the views up towards Tunstall reservoir..

Toilets: Toilets are in Wolsingham,Angate Street