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Bishop - Brandon Railway Path and the Weardale Way

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Overview

Starting along a railway path - followed by a long section beside the River Wear (Weardale Way)  Field paths in bewteen

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
135m / 443ft
Type:
circular

Brancepeth - Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path - Scripton Farm - Tudhoe Lodge - Holywell Hall - Weardale Way - The Grange - Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path - Brancepeth

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 21955 38215
Nearest postcode:
DH7 8DL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Brancepeth Station Car Park off A690

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE