Shacklesborough Trig Point
Trig Point Barnard Castle County Durham

Shacklesborough Trig Point

Trig Point In Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Shacklesborough trig point sits above Balderhead Reservoir (454m) near Barnard Castle.

Height - 454m // Bracket - S4476 // Postcode - DL12 9UX

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This is the Shacklesborough trig point (454m) near Barnard Castle.

From the Reservoir Car Park, take the track up on the right.

Go through the farm yard, then turn left the follow the gravel track.

You can see where you are heading, but the track detours around the rough ground, turning right and then right again to head to Shacklesborough.

When you reach the rocky hill, take the gentle path around to the right.

The trig and impressive stone cairn can be found at the top.

This route is 2.6km with 132m of ascent.

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Lat / Long

54.548699, -2.1427328

What three words

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54.555317, -2.115211

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There is parking or several cars at Balderhead Reservoir Car Park.

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Shacklesborough Trig Point was listed in Trig Point // County Durham // Barnard Castle