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Gateshead Group

We are the Gateshead Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk contains railway path and Weardale Way, river, fields, some quiet road walking. Pleasant easy walk . Some stiles,  none difficult.

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

We start from Brancepeth Station Car Park, Wolsingham Road off the A690. Please park here or on the road further on, away from the village.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 21948 38215
Nearest postcode:
DH7 8DL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking