25 county down newcastle’s granite trail

2025 marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, which gave millions of city-weary walkers a way to escape to the country.

■Distance: 9 miles/14.5km ■Time: 5 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

HIGH FORCE Level Moderate Elevation gain 123m Length 6.8km (1hr 37min) Description A walk to one of England’s most dramatic waterfalls, High Force, following picturesque riverside paths with stunning

SCENIC LINEAR ROUTE

MOUNTAIN, RIVER & MOORLAND LOOP

Our walks this month Ian Battersby 1 ...