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Posts Tagged ‘railways’

11 Sep 2022

Brancepeth to Rag Path Wood

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Distance: 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 […]

11 September, 2022 at 23:21 by Russ

Tags: birdlife, coal mining, railways, woodland, woodland trust
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10 May 2021

A Different Walk from Rothbury

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An 11-mile circular walk from Rothbury in Northumberland – taking a less-travelled route along riverside, excellent woods and moors.

10 May, 2021 at 1:58 by Russ

Tags: railways, riverside walking, woodland
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8 Feb 2021

St Oswald’s Way, A Bastle and a Walk in the Wannies

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A 14-mile circular walk around Great Bavington and Kirkwhelpington in Northumberland. The walk takes in historic settlements, quiet footpaths and open moorland with excellent views.

8 February, 2021 at 1:36 by Russ

Tags: medieval, quarries, railways
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30 Nov 2020

Sanctuary Way Stage 4 – Witton Gilbert to Durham Cathedral

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The final section of The Sanctuary Way, a 4-part route from Whickham to Durham. This 12-mile circular stage goes from Witton Gilbert to Durham Cathedral taking in much of the history of Durham City.

30 November, 2020 at 0:49 by Russ

Tags: cathedral, mining, Peter Lee, railways, whickham
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17 Feb 2020

Round the East Durham Reserves

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An 11-mile circular walk around East Durham’s Nature Reserves with good birdwatching and industrial heritage interest.

17 February, 2020 at 2:14 by Bill

Tags: birdlife, cassop, kelloe, nature reserves, railways, shadforth
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