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Stroll along the road, which is generally quiet, largely traffic free and a delight to walk, with a fine view northwards to the summit tackled at the start of the walk.

From Raven Bridge, where Raven Beck eases through a dark ravine, a rough path offers a variant finish across fields back to Renwick, but stay on the road to a T-junction. Turn right and walk towards the village centre, and at another T-junction turn left (for Croglin) to complete the walk.

Thack Moor from below Hartside summit

WALK TWO

Melmerby Fell and Fiend’s Fell

Start pointMelmerby NY616373Distance16.5km (10¼ miles)Height gain546m (1790ft)GradedemandingTime6hrsMapsOrdnance Survey OL31 (North Pennines: Teesdale and Weardale)Getting thereLimited off-road parking near Shepherd’s InnAfter-walk refreshmentShepherd’s Inn pub, Melmerby

Melmerby is a pleasing red-sandstone village tucked into the area known as East Fellside, and it proves to be a perfect starting point for this assault on the Northern Pennines. There is a tranquillity about both the village and the fells to the east, and while navigational skills may well be needed in poor visibility, on a good day the sense of well-being that comes from striding out across spacious fell moors will refresh most souls.