Animals

7/08/25

You might be lucky and spot an adder whilst following the Roof of England Walk. Find out what to do, particularly if you have a dog.

Notice

8/07/25

The footbridge at White Kirkley in Weardale (grid reference NZ024357) is closed until 11/9/2026 or until completion of essential repair works.

Notice

8/07/25

Cattle and horses may be inquisitive and approach you, especially if you have a dog.

Wildfires

28/01/25

Wildfires are possible this time of year.

Month: August 2025

The story of the Roof of England Walk

A wooden finger post against a blue sky points right along a Public Byway. On the upright post there is a round waymarker disc with a white outline of a bird's head. Around the bird is the following writing - Roof of England Walk, North Pennines National Landscape.

The story of the Roof of England Walk The idea of a grand walking tour of the North Pennines was originally dreamt up by the first chair of what was then the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership, Councillor Bob Pendlebury. Bob was a leading light in Crook Ramblers, a keen walker and […]

Bridge out at White Kirkley

Close-up of a circular purple waymarker for the "Roof of England Walk" in the North Pennines, mounted on a wooden post.

The footbridge at White Kirkley in Weardale (grid reference NZ024357) is closed until 11/9/2026 or until completion of essential repair works. Access across the bridge is prohibited and a signed diversion is in place. An alternative route will be available from the western side of the closure from Footpath Number 12 near Pye Close/Fineburn, via […]