Wolsingham Thrornhope Beck 6th January 2026

6 January 2026

£1

Weardale Tuesday Walks.

Wolsingham 2026

An approximately 5.5 mile circular walk, through a mix of woodland and some open moor with good views.

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.

Meeting point: Wolsingham Town Hall.  Note Demesne car park now has a small charge and there may be roadworks on the bridge south towards the free car park at the railway station.

Walk commencing at 1000hrs.

Distance: approximately 5.5 miles

Duration: approximately 3 hours

Height gain: 200m.

Public toilets: Wolsingham.

The walk heads north west along Thornhope Beck towards Ladley Wood. Crossing the stream we head north east uphill towards High Fawnlees and then back towards Wolsingham via High Doctor Pasture and the Holy Well.

The route is suitable for dogs on leashes.

There will be a snack break during the walk.

Walk leaders: David.

OS maps North Pennines Explorer OL 31. Grid Ref 077,373

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

All general enquiries about the group to David Towndrow 07485780121

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 are 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.