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54.78, -2.11 · rel 9395092
54.78, -2.11 · rel 9395092
Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short)
A 4,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Durham.
Loop walk
start = finish · Durham
4,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× ruins
1× summit
Rookhope War Memorial
monument ·
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Rookhope Smelting Mill
ruins ·
186 m off route
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Rimey Law
summit ·
442 m off route
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03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short) is 4.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short) takes approximately 1h 9min to complete.
Yes, Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short) is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short) starts near coordinates 54.7808, -2.0978.
Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short) is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short) is maintained and managed by Durham County Council.