Section 2 of 7, Weardale Way
Rookhope to Frosterley
10.2 miles (16.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NY 938 428. Finish: NZ 026 359. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 279 m of climbing and 408 m of descent; highest point 338 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rookhope.
- Bus stops
- Village, 30 m from the start. Directions NY 938 428Village, 150 m from the start. Directions NY 939 427
Getting back
The section finishes at Frosterley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Frosterley (heritage railway), 940 m from the finish. Directions NZ 024 368
- Bus stops
- White Kirkley, 60 m from the finish. Directions NZ 027 359Co-op Store, 950 m from the finish. Directions NZ 024 369
Planning the Weardale Way
- Planning the whole trail: durham.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (55%) isn't recorded.
About 38% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 10 gates.
Steepest climb: about 111 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 7.7 miles in.
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