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View from Top Crag – View of Thrunton Wood loop from Whittingham

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Whittingham

View from Top Crag – View of Thrunton Wood loop from Whittingham

Moderate

3.0

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3

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View from Top Crag – View of Thrunton Wood loop from Whittingham

04:41

16.8km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Guest House

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1

3.27 km

Callaly Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Pause a moment from frantic pedalling to slow and appreciate the gorgeous woodlands around the splendour of the ‘Castle’.

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2

5.91 km

Thrunton Woods

Highlight • Forest

Need a decent pair or walking shoes or hiking boots

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3

6.99 km

View from Top Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be very careful long drop at the end but the views are amazing

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4

7.17 km

Lovely seat to sit down and take in the view

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5

7.34 km

Steep Hill in Thrunton Woods

Highlight • Trail

This is a very steep hill with rocks and roots about. Take extra care when wet.

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6

9.44 km

Thrunton Whittingham Trail

Highlight • Parking

car park area, no charges required

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7

9.50 km

View of Thrunton Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

great little spot for a photo and a break

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8

12.6 km

Swathes of tree felling has happened in this area, this was due to storm Arwen in 2022. Large sections of Thrunton Woods have had to be felled for safety and …

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16.8 km

End point

Guest House

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

5.11 km

3.95 km

108 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

5.07 km

3.24 km

2.42 km

495 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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