Marking the end of the rough, hilly terrain of the Northern Pennines, this stage marks the start of the industrial landscape of the North East. There’s a steady climb out of Allenheads until you reach the summit at Currick, which is followed by the long, more gentle descent down the Rookhope Valley. Scars from centuries of lead mining are evident in the valley. The route leaves the road in Rookhope village and climbs steeply up the old railway incline - from here the route follows rough tracks and paths until it reaches Waskerley. (This section of the route will be closed occasionally during the shooting season, when alternative routes must be used). Follow the Waskerley Way, a reclaimed railway path - you will cross the Hownsgill viaduct, and then continue on the Consett and Sunderland Railway Path, passing through Consett, Leadgate, and Annfield Plain. Continuing to Stanley you will pass several sculptures on the way.