Witton-le-Wear and Fir Tree  19 August This walk is going ahead as planned

Witton-le-Wear and Fir Tree  19 August

This walk is going ahead as planned

Important:  In the event of bad weather walks may be cancelled, changed or rescheduled for later in the same week.  Please consult the weardale.uk website from 8am on the morning of the walk to  confirm the walk is going ahead.  Note we are often able to update the website the evening before.

Walk Route:

From Witton-le-Wear we follow Weardale Way NW along the Wear Valley up to Wadley Farm then head NE towards Fir Tree.  Heading SE towards Green Head then S to Gibbert Hills and Blakely Hall.  The final section is back into Witton with wonderful views towards Witton Castle.    There is a possibility to end the walk after 3 miles at Fir Tree (make arrangements to leave your car at Fir Tree and have someone take you to Witton as there are no obvious short cuts on this circular walk – walking down the A68 is not recommended).

Date:  Tuesday 19 August 2025

Start time: 10.00am                            Estimated finish time:  13:30p.m.

Distance c. 6 miles           Height gain: 160m

Leader: Peter Stephenson            Contact details: 07485780121 (David Towndrow)

Starting Point:  We meet at the green in the centre of Witton le Wear OS grid ref 147,312 (outside the Dunn Cow Inn):  Travelling south on the A68, turn left into Witton le Wear and left along the N side of the green.  Car Parking is available along this quiet road.

OS Map: North Pennines OS Explorer OL31

Walks cost £1 to cover costs and mountain rescue contribution.

Terrain: Mainly track and meadow with a short section of quiet road.  Note there are a number of stiles and some of these are quite high on one part of the second half of the route from Fir Tree.  An alternate route is available.

Toilets: The nearest public toilets to Witton le Wear are at Wolsingham and Toft Hill, subject to them being open at that time.

Equipment for this walk: Walking boots and socks, waterproofs, small snack and drink.

Dogs: Dogs on a lead are permitted on this walk.

Accompanied children under 16 and accompanied vulnerable adults are welcome.

Disclaimer: Everyone taking part in any of our group walks does so at their own risk.  The group works on the same basis as a group of friends who go out walking together.  Walk organisers accept no risk for anyone attending any walk and will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring on a walk or in connection with travel to and from a walk.  None of our leaders is qualified or has first aid training but a basic first aid kit is available.  Participants must read the walk description carefully and assess whether the terrain, distance and height gain of the walk are within their own and their guests’ capabilities and whether their equipment is suitable.