This walk is a natural extension to the Weardale Way. The trail weaves its way from the small village of Cowshill through scattered farms in the upper dale, typical of the miner-farmer landscape, before entering a conifer woodland surrounding the Killhope Lead Mining museum. Killhope Lead Mining Museum visitor centre is wheelchair accessible, has accessible toilets and a wheelchair accessible wildlife hide, a great spot to see Red Squirrels!
![Killhope Wheel © Killhope Lead Mining Museum/David Williams Killhope Wheel © Killhope Lead Mining Museum/David Williams](https://explorenorthpennines.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/activity/images/enp060.jpg?itok=-wwz50if)
Location:
Starting from Cowshill or Killhope Lead Mining Museum.
Distance:
7 km
Terrain:
- Boggy ground
- Off road sections
- On road sections
- Steep sections
Area:
Access:
- Car parking
- Public transport
Facilities nearby:
- Accessible toilets
- Cafe
- Playground
- Pub
- Toilets