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Burnhope Seat - Trig Point routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route from Killhope CrossHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Killhope CrossModerate
This route starts at Killhope Cross and follows a clear path to the summit, offering expansive views of the surrounding moorland.
Route via Burnhope ReservoirHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Burnhope ReservoirModerate
Starting from Burnhope Reservoir, this route takes you through varied terrain including moorland and offers a peaceful ascent to the trig point.
Direct Ascent from WeardaleHiking · 7km · 380 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from WeardaleModerate
This direct route from Weardale provides a straightforward ascent to the summit, with minimal navigation required.
Route via Great Stony HillHiking · 12km · 500 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Great Stony HillChallenging
This longer route includes an ascent of Great Stony Hill before reaching Burnhope Seat, offering a more challenging hike with rewarding views.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Burnhope Seat - Trig Point each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 747m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Burnhope Seat - Trig Point each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:04, sunset 16:41
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:57 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:47.
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About Burnhope Seat - Trig Point
Burnhope Seat - Trig Point is 747 m (2,449 ft) high. It is in County Durham, England. It is the 2nd highest of the 16 summits Peakify lists in County Durham. The nearest summits are Burnhope Seat (0.3 km), Harwood Common (1.4 km) and Dead Stones (2.4 km).
How high is Burnhope Seat - Trig Point?
Burnhope Seat - Trig Point is 747 metres high with 0 metres of prominence.
Where is Burnhope Seat - Trig Point?
Burnhope Seat - Trig Point is listed in County Durham, England.
Are there routes for Burnhope Seat - Trig Point?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Burnhope Seat - Trig Point, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Killhope Cross (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Burnhope Seat - Trig Point today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
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The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
