Free Monthly Guided Walks

Join us and explore Wolsingham’s beautiful scenery on one of our free, friendly and welcoming guided walks held on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

Our walks are free of charge and open to anyone able to negotiate countryside obstacles such as stiles and muddy patches. There is no membership required, and no need to book - just turn up on the day.

Accompanied children under 16 and accompanied vulnerable adults are welcome to join us.

Dogs are welcome although some walks may include restrictions for dogs - see individual walk details

Join us for a walk

Our Monthly guided walks take place on the 2nd Saturday of every month leaving Wolsingham Town Hall in the Market Place at 10am.

Something for Everyone!

All guided walks are circular and are between 5 and 10 miles in length. They are open to anyone able to negotiate countryside obstacles such as stiles and gates, and the occasional muddy patch!

Let's Stick Together!

We set off as a group, and we walk as a group! so the pace is set by the slowest walker. Our Walk Leaders take regular stops to allow the back marker to catch up. Once everyone is ready, we set off again - as a group!

(...we also stop for a picnic break at the halfway point so don't forget your snack!)

Our next Guided Walk:

Date: Saturday 12th September 2026

Time: 10:00am

Route: Frosterley High Barn

Distance: 8.5 miles

Difficulty: Medium

Walk Leader: Andrew Marshall

Meeting Point: Wolsingham Town Hall.

Car Parking: Please park responsibly. St Annes and Demesne car parks now operate a modest parking fee.

Terrain: Mainly path, farm track, meadow, and minor tarmac roads, with one steep ascent.

Toilets: Wolsingham town centre (close to meeting point).

Recommended Equipment for this walk: Walking boots, walking pole, a snack and a drink for the halfway break.

Dogs: Well behaved owners and their dogs are welcome to join us. Please see our Useful Info section for our guidance on walking with dogs.

Details: The route heads SW out of Wolsingham joining a farm track near the bottom of Wear Bank. We then pass through fields and abandoned farm buildings as we head towards Frosterley. Once in Frosterley, we begin a 120m ascent up towards High Barn where we will stop for our halfway picnic break, enjoying spectacular views along the Wear Valley.

Leaving our picnic spot, we continue uphill for a short distance before dropping back down into Frosterley. We then cross the River Wear and pass Harehope Quarry before picking up the long, flat footpaths sandwiched between the Heritage Railway and the River Wear back into Wolsingham.

Expected Duration: 4hrs

(Details of our previous walks can be seen in our 'Latest News' section)