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Reproduced from Ordnance Survey mapping. Durham County Council (License No. 100019779) 2006. Other local attractions About a mile west of Wearhead is Burnhope Reservoir, which opened in 1937. The flooding of the Burnhope valley submerged six farm buildings and their outhouses. There is parking both ends of the dam and a permissive footpath provides a pleasant walk around the reservoir. The Weardale Museum, Ireshopeburn.Tel 01388 537417 www.weardalemuseum.co.uk Killhope,The North of England Lead Mining Museum,Tel 01388 537505 www.durham.gov.uk/killhope Tourist Information,The Dales Centre, Stanhope.Tel 01388 527650 www.durhamdales.co.uk
For information on public transport: - contact traveline via www.travelinenortheast.info This walk lies within the or tel: 0871 200 22 33 North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty www.northpennines.org.uk
This walk is brought to you by The Mineral Valleys project, supported by the Heritage Lottery fund, led by Natural England and implemented by local communities in conjunction with Durham County Council,Tel 0191 383 3239.
A VILLAGE WALK OFF THE WEARDALE WAY
1 A ⁄2 mile stroll in upland countryside (0191) 383 3239
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