Edmundbyers Walks

4.2 miles (6.8 km)

This County Durham based village is located in a lovely spot close to Pow Hill Country Park and Derwent Reservoir.
This circular walk from the village takes you to neighbouring Muggleswick.
The walk starts in the village and follows country lanes east to Muggleswick. You can then follow public footpaths west across Muggleswick Park to return to Edmundbyers. From this elevated section there are fine views across the moors to Derwent Reservoir.

Postcode

DH8 9NL - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Edmundbyers Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Edmundbyers Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Edmundbyers OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Edmundbyers Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Edmundbyers

Pow Hill Country Park and Derwent Reservoir - This walk explores Pow Hill Country Park and the expansive Derwent Reservoir in County Durham
Weardale Way - Follow the River Wear from the coast at Sunderland to Killhope Lead Mining Museum in the Pennines
Blanchland - Enjoy a circular river walk on this easy route in the pretty Northumberland village of Blanchland
Consett and Sunderland Railway Path - A walk or cycle along a disused railway path from Consett to Sunderland
Slalely Forest - This large area of coniferous woodland is located a few miles south of Hexham
Rookhope - This village in County Durham is an interesting place for a walk
Allensford Country Park - Enjoy riverside woodland walks and magnificent views of the Derwent Valley in this country park near Consett

Pubs/Cafes

Back in the village head to the Punch Bowl Inn for some post walk refreshment. You can find them at postcode DH8 9NL for your sat navs.
There's also the cosy, 17th century Baa to consider.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To the west there's the worthy village of Blanchland to explore. The delightful village is full of picturesque cottages, set against a backdrop of deep woods and open moors. There's a lovely waterside trail along the River Derwent to follow here. You can also pick up the long distance Weardale Way in the village.
To the east is Consett where you can pick up the Consett and Sunderland Railway Path, a popular shared cycling and walking trail. Near the town there's also the noteworthy Allensford Country Park. There's nice riverside trails, a decent cafe and a lovely waterfall on the Wharnley Burn in this popular and picturesque park.
For more walking ideas in the area see the North Pennines Walks and the County Durham Walks pages.