Five Pikes and the Elephant Trees loop from White Kirkley — North Pennines
Five Pikes and the Elephant Trees loop from White Kirkley — North Pennines
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Five Pikes and the Elephant Trees loop from White Kirkley — North Pennines
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14.8km
300m
Hiking
Embark on the Five Pikes and the Elephant Trees loop, a moderate hike spanning 9.2 miles (14.8 km) with an elevation gain of 975 feet (297 metres), typically completed in 4 hours and 8 minutes. This route takes you through the rugged North Pennines National Landscape, offering awe-inspiring vistas across…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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442 m
Fine Burn Quarry (The Forgotten Quarry)
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
2.39 km
Bollihope Limestone Quarry
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
7.55 km
Five Pikes Summit Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
10.8 km
The Elephant Trees
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
14.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.98 km
3.65 km
3.55 km
2.33 km
257 m
Surfaces
7.90 km
3.00 km
1.96 km
216 m
139 m
118 m
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Elevation
Highest point (480 m)
Lowest point (190 m)
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Thursday 7 May
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Trail Reviews
Interesting route, all of the climbing is for the first couple of miles and from then on the going is very easy. Good panoramic views with a very pleasant last two miles or so along part of the Weardale way and then the old quarry railway to Bollihope Burn.