Section 1 of 7, Weardale Way
Cowshill to Rookhope
9.1 miles (14.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NY 856 397. Finish: NY 938 428. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 186 m of climbing and 202 m of descent; highest point 398 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cowshill.
- Bus stops
- Wearhead, Post Office, N-Bound, 290 m from the start. Directions NY 858 395Wearhead, Post Office, S-Bound, 320 m from the start. Directions NY 858 394Wearhead, Vedra Close, SE-Bound, 490 m from the start. Directions NY 859 393
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 610 m from the start. Directions NY 851 393Car park, 730 m from the start. Directions NY 861 392Car park (free), 900 m from the start. Directions NY 856 406
Getting back
The section finishes at Rookhope. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Village, 30 m from the finish. Directions NY 938 428Village, 150 m from the finish. Directions NY 939 427
Planning the Weardale Way
- Planning the whole trail: durham.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 12%, paved or flagged 11%, earth, rock and mud 11%, grass 6%; the rest (60%) isn't recorded.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 15 gates, 2 stream crossings, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 94 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 4.7 miles in.
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