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Stanhope

The picturesque and tranquil market town of Stanhope is a haven for outdoor lovers.  

From beautiful walks taking in many of the county’s reservoirs and wonderful woodlands, to cycle tracks with spectacular views across the Durham Dales and beyond. Follow the path less travelled in Stanhope and the surrounding countryside.   

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  1. Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route

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    Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route

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    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    A 35 mile circular cycle route from Stanhope to Killhope and back again. Breathtaking views, breathtaking hills.

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  2. Westgate to Slitt Wood

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    Westgate to Slitt Wood

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    A series of small waterfalls accompanies this route along the picturesque Middlehope Burn, a tributary valley of Weardale.   

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  3. Picnic Spot: Rookhope

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    Picnic Spot: Rookhope

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    Bishop Auckland

    It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights.   None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…

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  4. Rookhope Fields and Fells

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    Rookhope Fields and Fells

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    Bishop Auckland

    In and around the former lead mining village of Rookhope, this walk takes in both the heritage and the nature of this part of Weardale.

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  5. A Night with the stars

    Dark Sky Discover Sites Durham

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    Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines.  Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.

    During the winter months (the best time for…

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  6. Stanhope Fossil Tree

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    Stanhope Fossil Tree

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    The Stanhope tree was found in a sandstone quarry at Edmundbyers Cross, north of Stanhope, in 1915. Its discovery is recorded by this photograph in the Auckland and County Chronicle, dated 13 May 1915. The accompanying article also mentions another…

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    The Rookhope Arch

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    A local landmark is the Rookhope Arch at Lintzgarth, a few hundred yards west up the valley; one of the few remaining parts of the 2 miles (3.2 km) Rookhope Chimney. This "horizontal" chimney (parallel to the ground, which actually rises steeply to…

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  8. Stanhope Cycle Route

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    Stanhope Cycle Route

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    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    This 15.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of Weardale in the North Pennines AONB.

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