Rookhope to Stanhope | 25th April 2025 | This general update for walkers concerns current access and navigation on Section 4 of the Weardale Way (Rookhope to Stanhope) with particular regard to where it differs from what might be published elsewhere on this site or in our Weardale Way Pocket Guide. Bear in mind that […]
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Westgate to Rookhope | 21st April 2025 | This general update for walkers concerns current access and navigation on Section 3 of the Weardale Way (Westgate to Rookhope) with particular regard to where it differs from what might be published elsewhere on this site or in our Weardale Way Pocket Guide. Bear in mind that
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Cowshill (Burtreeford Bridge) to Westgate | 19th April 2025 | This general update for walkers concerns current access and navigation on Section 2 of the Weardale Way (Cowshill to Westgate) with particular regard to where it differs from what might be published elsewhere on this site or in our Weardale Way Pocket Guide. Bear in
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Killhope to Cowshill (Burtreeford Bridge) | 19th April 2025 | This general update for walkers concerns current access and navigation on Section 1 of the Weardale Way (Killhope to Cowshill) with particular regard to where it differs from what might be published elsewhere on this site or in our Weardale Way Pocket Guide. Bear in
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White Kirkley Footbridge |13th February 2025 | I’ve recently been advised by Paul N from Northumberland LDWA that the footbridge over the Bollihope Burn (pictured) in Fineburn Quarry, White Kirkley, on Section 5 of the Weardale Way has been closed due to its being unsafe. I visited on 13/02/25 and found the advice to be correct
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Harperley Park Footbridge (Section 7) I’ve been advised by Durham County Council’s Access & Rights of Way team that the footbridge over the beck in Harperley Dene (pictured) approaching Wadley Farm, has been closed temporarily due to its condition. A signed diversion using other public rights of way and a short section of the A68 is
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I think we might have to face it: the Rookhope Inn has been closed for a couple of years now and doesn’t look like it’s about to open any time soon. When I was last up there (18/03/23) there was no activity; in fact it appeared to be derelict to all intents and purposes. I’m
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We’re happy to say that the footbridge across the Rookhope Burn leading into Rookhope village at the end of Section 3 (or beginning of Section 4) is now OPEN. The bridge lies inconspicuously alongside an imposing sliding gate which, when it’s closed, might make it look like there’s no access. The Rookhope Inn however, remains
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Since January 2021 the footbridge (FB) across the Rookhope Burn, approaching the finish of section 3, has been closed and fenced off because it is unsafe. The vehicle bridge is privately owned and is also barriered. Until the FB can be repaired, Durham County Council has instituted a diversion from the gate on the railway
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The Rookhope Inn at the finish/start of Sections 3 & 4 of the Weardale Way in Rookhope village, Rookhope, Weardale has been closed for several months. This important hospitality outlet also features on the Pennine Journey and C2C cycle trails. Thankfully it seems that the owner has plans to reopen in August so when it
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