A circular walk of 7.4km (5.6 miles) taking approximately two hours starting from Bowlees. Follow the Pennine Way National Trail upstream along the River Tees and then across to Holwick Scars, back towards the River Tees to Low Force and Bowlees via the Wynch Bridge.

This walk is classed as moderate to hard as there are steps, steep slopes, uneven ground, stiles and bridges.

The cliffs at Holwick Scar developed over time as the environment in this area has changed. The cliffs are formed of a hard rock called dolerite. This formed from molten rock (magma) that rose from deep within the Earth about 295 million years ago. The magma was injected into the rocks forming a thick sheet known as the Whin Sill.

• Please note that there is no public access to the base of the Scar.

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