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North East England

Shildon Burn Woodland Path – Blanchland Abbey loop from Blanchland

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Shildon Burn Woodland Path – Blanchland Abbey loop from Blanchland

Moderate

4.6

(16)

82

hikers

Shildon Burn Woodland Path – Blanchland Abbey loop from Blanchland

03:55

14.2km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.20 km

Carrier's Way Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Rumoured to have existed since prehistory, the Carrier's Way was used by pack pony drivers (carriers) transporting smelted lead to the River Tyne during the 17th century.

Their industry gave us this wonderful little trail across Burntshieldhaugh Fell.

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2

6.34 km

Smooth Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

nice smooth track

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3

11.8 km

Shildon Engine House Ruins

Highlight • Monument

What you see is a clear example of a steam pumping engine house, which was disused in the early 19th century, leaving its remains as an Ancient Monument.

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4

12.0 km

Shildon Burn Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This forest path is a lovely alternative that connects Blanchland with Shildon and its engine house, especially if you want to avoid the road.
The trail is completely surrounded by …

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5

12.9 km

White Monk Tearoom, Blanchland

Highlight • Cafe

Right in the center of Blanchland, the current tearoom is located in the Victorian building you can see, which was once the school but closed in 1980. Also, if you …

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6

12.9 km

Blanchland Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful tranquil place. The abbey used to be a bit bigger. It's great that this part has been preserved so well.

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7

13.0 km

The Lord Crewe Arms & Gardens

Highlight • Pub

Great pub for a warming fire, pie and pint and a lovely village with some nice craft shops

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8

13.1 km

Abbey Altar Interior

Highlight • Religious Site

B

14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

5.03 km

986 m

243 m

237 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

3.02 km

2.73 km

1.41 km

1.33 km

1.14 km

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Monday 18 May

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7°C

98 %

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