11
Sep
2022
Brancepeth to Rag Path Wood
Filed under: OtherDistance: 12 Miles Start: Brancepeth Station Car Park on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway line (GR NZ219382) Click to view start position on Google Maps Map: Explorer 308 – Durham and Sunderland On quite a few earlier waiks I have highlighted some excellent reclamation work which has been carried out in the county, often […]
25
Feb
2020
East of Beamish on the Heritage Way and then to Brightlea Wood
Filed under: County Durham Border, Heritage WayDistance: 10.5 miles Start: Eden Place Picnic Area, Beamish (GR NZ220 537) Click to view start position on Google Maps This is a further walk along the Co Durham and Gateshead border – this time to the east from Beamish. The village of Beamish is a relatively new creation being formed in 1873. Formerly Beamish referred […]
20
Aug
2013
Medomsley Circular on New Paths
Filed under: County Durham BorderA 10-mile circular walk around Medomsley in County Durham, using much of the Derwent Walk. The walk goes through ancient woodland, roman remains and historic mining areas, with excellent views.
29
Oct
2012
Hedleyhope Fell and Satley
Filed under: OtherThis 11 mile circular walk takes in some of County Durham’s lesser-known places, starting in Cornsay and passing through the excellent Hedleyhope Fell Nature Reserve, before continuing to Satley.
7
Mar
2012
Rainton Meadows to Pittington
Filed under: OtherAn 11 mile circular walk starting at Rainton Meadows, near to Houghton le Spring and taking much of the surrounding countryside and the superbly reclaimed mining landscape.