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28
Oct
2019
Witton Gilbert to Wardles Bridge (Sanctuary Way Stage 3)
Filed under: Sanctuary WayA 12-mile circular walk (part of The Sanctuary Way) from Witton Gilbert in County Durham. The walk passes through pleasant woodland and nature reserves.
12
Dec
2014
Beamish to Wardles Bridge (Sanctuary Way Part 2)
Filed under: Sanctuary WayA circular walk from Beamish in County Durham through open fields and woodland. The walk takes in much of the history of the area including mining and World War 2 locations.
22
Oct
2010
Whickham to Beamish (Sanctuary Way Stage 1)
Filed under: Sanctuary Way12 mile circular walk from Beamish to Whickham as part of The Sanctuary Way which goes from Whickham to York. The walk is full of the rich history of this area, taking in old steam trains and country manor houses.
2
Mar
2010
The Sanctuary Way – Introduction
Filed under: Sanctuary WayThe idea for the Sanctuary Way came about in the 1970s when the Countryside Commission came up with a project called “The Urban Fringe”. The Countryside Commission has changed names several times and is now called Natural England but this is minimal when compared to the massive changes which have taken place along the route […]