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Slitt Wood Waterfalls – Low Slitt Lead Mine loop from West Rigg Open Cutting

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Slitt Wood Waterfalls – Low Slitt Lead Mine loop from West Rigg Open Cutting

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Slitt Wood Waterfalls – Low Slitt Lead Mine loop from West Rigg Open Cutting

01:25

4.91km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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160 m

Slitt Wood Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautifully tucked away admist the Durham Dales is the village of Westgate. It is named as it was the western entrance to the Bishop of Durham's vast hunting park and it is easy to see why such nobility would want to spend time in this delightful countryside.

A popular walk from the village is to follow the Middlehope Burn into the ancient Slitt Wood, where there are a number of picturesque waterfalls. Afterwards, the Hare and Hounds is the perfect place to grab a drink or enjoy a pub dinner.

Tip by

310 m

Westgate Castle

Highlight • Castle

624 m

Waterfalls Along Middlehope Burn

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are a number of pretty waterfalls located on this river through this forest north of Westgate.

Tip by

935 m

Slitt Wood

Forest

1.36 km

Low Slitt Lead Mine

Highlight • Structure

Although it may seem hard to believe nowadays, over a hundred people used to work in the mine of the ruins before you, making it one of the largest mines in the North Pennines.

Tip by

4.15 km

Westgate Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

2 mile climb. 20% section at bottom, does ease off so don't give up

Tip by

4.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.79 km

1.94 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.95 km

1.18 km

1.06 km

654 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Slitt Wood Waterfalls – Low Slitt Lead Mine loop from West Rigg Open Cutting

Slitt Wood Waterfalls

Westgate Castle

Waterfalls Along Middlehope Burn

Low Slitt Lead Mine

Westgate Climb

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