Westgate and Slitt Wood loop — North Pennines
Westgate and Slitt Wood loop — North Pennines
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Westgate and Slitt Wood loop — North Pennines
01:55
7.02km
110m
Hiking
The Westgate and Slitt Wood loop offers an easy hike through the North Pennines, covering 4.4 miles (7.0 km) with a gentle 365 feet (111 metres) of elevation gain, taking about 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete. You'll wander through ancient Slitt Wood, where the Middlehope Burn tumbles over…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
North Pennines AONB
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
3.09 km
Slitt Wood Waterfalls
Highlight • Waterfall
Tip by
4.16 km
Low Slitt Lead Mine
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
7.02 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.14 km
2.50 km
251 m
110 m
Surfaces
2.91 km
2.58 km
1.23 km
144 m
110 m
< 100 m
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Lowest point (280 m)
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