Weardale Way - Eastgate to Stanhope

This is a short walk which is sandwiched between the Weardale Railway line and the River Wear. If you are not pressed for time the walk could be extended by doing a loop of Ashes Quarry which has commanding views of Stanhope. Also of interest is the fossilised remains of an ancient tree which can be found in front of St Thomas's Church in Stanhope. The tree was brought to Stanhope in 1962 from a quarry in Edmundbyers and it is believed to be 320 million years old.
Stanhope Bridge © NPAP/Gearoid Murphy

Location: 

Starting at crossroads in Eastgate.

Distance: 

4 km

Terrain: 

  • Off road sections

Area: 

Access: 

  • Car parking
  • Public transport

Interests: 

Facilities nearby: 

  • Accessible toilets
  • Cafe
  • Playground
  • Pub
  • Shop
  • Toilets