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Weardale–Teesdale Pass (B6278) – Bollihope Limestone Quarry loop from Wolsingham

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Weardale–Teesdale Pass (B6278) – Bollihope Limestone Quarry loop from Wolsingham

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Weardale–Teesdale Pass (B6278) – Bollihope Limestone Quarry loop from Wolsingham

06:04

48.2km

1,130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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676 m

Wolsingham Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

On the eastern edge of the tranquil Durham Dales, a warm welcome awaits hikers in Wolsingham. Its stone buildings and period features hint at the towns history and its streets …

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12.0 km

Hamsterley Forest

Forest

26.3 km

Skears Plantation

Forest

28.1 km

Lodge Syke Old Lead Mines in Hudes Hope

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice loop north of Middleton, with a remote setting and fantastic views.

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35.0 km

Weardale–Teesdale Pass (B6278)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is a long moorland road that links Stanhope in Weardale to Eggleston in Teesdale. It's about 17km and reaches a high point of 511m on Middleton Common. It's quite …

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39.7 km

Bollihope Burn Path

Highlight • Trail

40.0 km

Bollihope Limestone Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Just beside the Bollihope Burn, you can go alongside this disused limestone quarry. It is often partially flooded with water, adding to the beauty of this picturesque place.

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40.3 km

Ruins

41.7 km

Fine Burn Quarry (The Forgotten Quarry)

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The Forgotten Quarry (also known as Fine Burn Quarry) is a superb place for a walk during any season. This former limestone quarry forms a part of the Weardale Way, …

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41.7 km

Fine Burn Quarry (The Forgotten Quarry) – Weardale Way

Highlight • Natural

The Forgotten Quarry (also known as Fine Burn Quarry) is a superb place for a walk during any season. This former limestone quarry forms a part of the Weardale Way, …

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44.1 km

River Wear

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The Wear catchment stretches from the eastern North Pennines to the North Sea coast, encompassing the majority of County Durham. The river is formed at Wearhead, from the confluence of …

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48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

5.67 km

4.81 km

4.72 km

3.16 km

712 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

6.41 km

4.74 km

3.27 km

3.07 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 1 June

18°C

11°C

77 %

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Weardale–Teesdale Pass (B6278) – Bollihope Limestone Quarry loop from Wolsingham

Wolsingham Railway Station

Lodge Syke Old Lead Mines in Hudes Hope

Weardale–Teesdale Pass (B6278)

Bollihope Burn Path

Bollihope Limestone Quarry

Fine Burn Quarry (The Forgotten Quarry)

Fine Burn Quarry (The Forgotten Quarry) – Weardale Way

River Wear

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