County Durham: Wolsingham and Tunstall Reservoir CANCELLED
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A reasonably undemanding but picturesque 7 mile walk from the pretty village of Wolsingham alongside Waskerley Beck before gradually gaining height over the Tunstall valley to approach the reservoir. The route back cuts through Backstone Bank wood before climbing for views over the valley. There is one long but fairly shallow incline through fields and then a short ascent by track from the reservoir to an upper path but neither are challenging. There are a couple of high stiles, though well made.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS - APOLOGIES PLEASE SEE E-MAIL
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Bring a packed lunch, snacks and flasks. There are shops at the beginning and end of the walk, but nothing inbetween