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Geltsdale and Old Water loop from Castle Carrock — North Pennines

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Geltsdale and Old Water loop from Castle Carrock — North Pennines

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Geltsdale and Old Water loop from Castle Carrock — North Pennines

02:55

10.3km

240m

Hiking

Embark on the Geltsdale and Old Water loop from Castle Carrock, a moderate hike spanning 6.4 miles (10.3 km) with an elevation gain of 784 feet (239 metres). You can expect to complete this diverse route in about 2 hours and 55 minutes. The trail guides you through the rugged…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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401 m

Hynam Bridge over the River Gelt

Highlight • Waterfall

Not a bad place for a wild swim especially if you make the effort to head upstream a bit.

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2.97 km

Gairs House and Climbing Tree

Highlight • Historical Site

Gairs House was the building where the manager of the nearby mines lived. It also served as an office. It has been out of use for a long time. It's …

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3.59 km

View of The Gairs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you can enjoy sensational views over the remote Scottish landscape of The Gairs.

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7.32 km

Geltsdale Pumping Station

Highlight • Structure

The two buildings you can see are the pumping station, and the pump house that would serve as a residence for the person in charge of working there. Right at this point, the Old Water and the New Water diverge.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

2.81 km

1.56 km

1.09 km

808 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

3.35 km

1.58 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Geltsdale and Old Water loop from Castle Carrock — North Pennines

Hynam Bridge over the River Gelt

Gairs House and Climbing Tree

View of The Gairs

Geltsdale Pumping Station

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