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The Elephant Trees – Wolsingham Railway Station loop from Frosterley

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
County Durham

The Elephant Trees – Wolsingham Railway Station loop from Frosterley

Moderate

4.7

(10)

53

hikers

The Elephant Trees – Wolsingham Railway Station loop from Frosterley

04:17

15.6km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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4.97 km

The Elephant Trees

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A conspicuous sight up high on Pikeston Fell, the Elephant Trees are a beloved landmark in this part of the Durham Dales. This clutch of trees is so-called because it …

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10.1 km

Wolsingham Railway Station

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On the eastern edge of the tranquil Durham Dales, a warm welcome awaits hikers in Wolsingham. Its stone buildings and period features hint at the towns history and its streets …

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10.3 km

Riverside Walk

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4

13.5 km

River Wear

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The Wear catchment stretches from the eastern North Pennines to the North Sea coast, encompassing the majority of County Durham. The river is formed at Wearhead, from the confluence of …

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13.6 km

The Weardale Railway

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The Weardale Railway is an 18 mile heritage line running from a connection with the main rail network at Bishop Auckland to Eastgate in Weardale, County Durham, an Area of …

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15.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

5.07 km

3.58 km

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

3.47 km

2.85 km

2.20 km

1.63 km

709 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 8 May

9°C

3°C

69 %

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