Walking in the North Pennines

A guidebook to 50 walks in and around the North Pennines National Landscape, spanning Northumberland, Cumbria and County Durham. Exploring the region's striking scenery, routes range from riverside strolls to rugged moorland hikes.

Map keyOverview mapINTRODUCTIONGeologyLandscapeMiningWeatherPlants and wildlifeAccess to the countrysideGetting to the North PenninesGetting around the North PenninesTourist information and visitor centresMapsEmergenciesUsing this guideTHE NORTH PENNINES1 GeltsdaleWalk 1 Brampton, Gelt and TalkinWalk 2 Hallbankgate and Cold FellWalk 3 Castle Carrock and GeltsdaleWalk 4 Croglin, Newbiggin and Croglin Fell2 The East FellsideWalk 5 Hartside, Black Fell and RenwickWalk 6 Melmerby and Knapside HillWalk 7 Maiden Way - Kirkland to AlstonWalk 8 Blencarn, Cross Fell and KirklandWalk 9 Knockergill Pass - Knock to GarrigillWalk 10 Dufton, Great Rundale and High Cup3 Warcop RangeWalk 11 Murton, Murton Pike and Murton FellWalk 12 Hilton and Tinside RiggWalk 13 Mickle Fell via the Boundary Route4 StainmoreWalk 14 North Stainmore and Slate Quarry MossWalk 15 Kirkby Stephen and Nine StandardsWalk 16 The Tan Hill Inn and Sleightholme MoorWalk 17 Bowes and Bowes Moor5 Lower TeesdaleWalk 18 Greta Bridge and Brignall BanksWalk 19 Barnard Castle and the TeesWalk 20 Woodland and CopleyWalk 21 Cotherstone and Romaldkirk6 Middle TeesdaleWalk 22 Tees Railway WalkWalk 23 Middleton and Monk's MoorWalk 24 Middleton and Grassholme7 Upper TeesdaleWalk 25 Low Force and High ForceWalk 26 Holwick and Hagworm HillWalk 27 Cronkley FellWalk 28 Cow Green and Widdybank FellWalk 29 Cow Green and Herdship Fell8 WeardaleWalk 30 Wolsingham and FrosterleyWalk 31 Stanhope and Stanhope DeneWalk 32 Westgate, Middlehope and RookhopeWalk 33 Chapelfell Top and Noon HillWalk 34 Rookhope to Stanhope9 DerwentsideWalk 35 Waskerley Way - Parkhead to ConsettWalk 36 Edmundbyers and Edmundbyers CommonWalk 37 Blanchland and Blanchland Moor10 Devil's WaterWalk 38 Devil's Water and Hangman HillWalk 39 Dipton Mill and Dipton Burn11 AllendaleWalk 40 Allen Banks and Staward GorgeWalk 41 Allendale Town and Hexhamshire CommonWalk 42 Allendale Town and Allenmill FluesWalk 43 Ninebanks, Hard Rigg and the Dodd12 South TynedaleWalk 44 Alston, Garrigill and River South TyneWalk 45 Alston, Lambley and HaltwhistleWalk 46 Slaggyford and Grey Nag13 The Dale-HeadsWalk 47 Allenheads and Killhope LawWalk 48 Cowshill and KillhopeWalk 49 Killhope Cross and Knoutberry HillWalk 50 Nenthead and Nag's HeadAPPENDIX A Route summary tableAPPENDIX B Useful contacts