Walking
Hay Time Walk 2: Ireshopeburn (Weardale)
Hay Time Walk 2: Ireshopeburn (Weardale)
Take a 2 hour walk in Weardale, a landscape that has been farmed and mined for centuries. This 5km walk close to Ireshopeburn crosses some beautiful meadows, with superb views of the surrounding moorland and villages in the dale below. The best time to go is between April and August to catch the wildflowers in full bloom. It is still a worthwhile walk outside of these times due to presence of late blooming flowers can be seen in mid Autumn and wading birds in the Spring.
Start location: Starting from a small parking area in Ireshopeburn (NY 866 386).
Terrain: Boggy ground, off-road sections, on-road sections.
There is car parking and public transport available.
