Lynx Africa
Sat 21st Aug 2021
Walk Details:
Circular walk over moorland, woodland and farmland to Hamsterley Village. and back
Entry Details:
Walk Report
Leaders-Paul Ashman, Paul Nellist. 15 walkers. The forecast before the walk was pretty poor, with much rain expected. However, those that took a chance were rewarded as there was only the occasional brief shower. Wolsingham-west through farmland South of the Wear, joining the Weardale Way at Biggins farm- up onto the Pikeston Fell moorland - track around Doctors Gate Quarry - Stanhope Lane - Hoppyland Farm - Harthope Mill - Hamsterley Village - Crossed the Bedburn Beck at private bridge at Spa Wells( NZ123322 ) which on the day we had permission to do so. Normally the bridge at Carwood Hill ( NZ117322) a 1/2km upstream would need to be used - Knitsey Fell trig pillar - descent through farmland back to Wolsingham. Drinks at the Golden Lion, Wolsingham, with homemade cake and biscuits provided by Clare Jeffray. 19 miles, 699 metres of ascent. Took just under 8 hours.Other Files
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