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Westgate and Eastgate walk (part 1)Weardale Tuesday walks- this walk is going ahead as planned
16 May
Important: In the event of bad weather walks may be cancelled or rescheduled for later in the same or the following week so consult the www.weardale.uk website from 8am on the morning of the walk, before travelling. If the weather ahead looks set fair it may be possible to confirm the walk is going ahead earlier than this.Walk Route: We explore the western part of the old Bishops Hunting Park . Initially climb through Slitt Woods past a series of waterfalls on the Middlehope Burn before turning east and a short but steep climb to West Rigg. Then follow the Weardale Way towards Northgate before turning onto The Pennine Journey and skirt round the Heights Quarry before dropping down back to Westgate. Generally on good paths but some sections of hassocky ground and one steep drop/ascent to Park burn .
Date: Tuesday 16th May
Start time: 10.00am Estimated finish time: 1.00pm
Starting Point: Layby in Westgate on the A689 opposite the Holiday Park.
Moderate walk around 6 miles, 750 feet of ascent.
Leaders: William Wilson
All enquiries: Alan Smith Tel: 01388 517522
OS Maps: OS map 92 Explorer OL31.
Walks cost £1 to cover costs (mountain rescue contribution, website hosting etc)
Toilets: There are public toilets in Daddry Shield
Equipment for this walk: Walking boots and socks, waterproofs, small snack and drink, walking poles or stick, sun hat and suntan lotion.
Accompanied children under 16 and accompanied vulnerable adults are welcome on this walk.
Dogs: Dogs on a short lead are permitted on this walk
Equipment for this walk: Walking boots and socks, waterproofs, small snack and drink, walking poles or stick, hat, gloves and scarf.