Region guide
Durham
Durham ceremonial county covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Map of Durham
Mountains, route lines, and ski areas are shown together so the area layout is clear before you open individual pages.
Mountains
Routes
Alpine skiing
Cross-country skiing
Airports
Adventures
These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.
Durham Three Peaks
A 1-day county Three Peaks challenge across Mickle Fell, Great Stony Hill, and Dead Stones.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Durham
Mountains
Mickle Fell
Dead Stones
Dead Stones
Great Stony Hill
Great Stony Hill
Chapelfell Top
Westernhope Moor
Killhope Law
Three Pikes
Viewing Hill
Bink Moss
Middlehope Moor
Dry Rigg
Boltslaw West
Horseshoe Hill
Collier Law
Islington Hill
Grey Carrs
Dine Holm Scar
Millstone Grits
Sand Edge Common
Cragg Top
Pontop Pike
Kilmond Scars
Billy Hill
Cornsay Hill
Humber Hill
Brandon Hill
Wheatley Hill
Greenland Bank
Brusselton Hill
Westerton Hill
Strawberry Hill
Catley Hill
Findon Hill
Raisby Hill
Hare Hill
Lily Hill
Whangdon Hill
Durham Castle
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Durham Three Peaks Route
Durham Three Peaks links Mickle Fell, Great Stony Hill, and Dead Stones in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.
- Distance29.9 km
- DaysOne day
- High point788M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Durham Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Durham Three Peaks route on the approach to Dead Stones. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Durham Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Durham Three Peaks route on the approach to Mickle Fell. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.