8.5 miles.
Explorer Map OL31, - "North Pennines"
A circular walk round Widdybank Fell, taking in Cow Green
Reservoir and Cauldron Snout in the upper reaches of the River Tees.
Much of the route is straightforward, and involves roads and farm tracks.
However, there is some boulder scrambling alongside the River Tees West
of Widdybank Farm, and the ascent of Cauldron Snout Falls can be treacherous,
- involving further scrambling and climbing over rocks. This section
of the walk should only be attempted by people who are physically fit
and able-bodied.
As with all High Pennine walks, the weather can be unpredictable (and
considerably colder than at lower levels) and this must be allowed for.
For a Memory Map overlay of the walk described, please select the above
link.
(Overlay made with Version 4 of Memory Map)
Start from the car park in at Cow Green, NY8103530909
(1640 ft elevation).
Follow the minor road East towards Langdon Beck. Before the road bridge
crosses the beck at Intake Farm, NY8497530875, take the footpath alongside
the beck heading downstream.
Continue along the footpath to join the Pennine Way by Saur Hill Bridge
(NY8545130220). Here head Westwards towards Sayer Hill Farm and follow
the signposted Pennine Way to Widdybank Farm.
From Widdybank farm, continue Westwards alongside the River Tees for
the next couple of miles, to reach Cauldron Snout waterfalls.
Ascend the falls by the indistinct pathway, and return to the car park
by the clearly marked footpath.