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Do The Locomotion

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Overview

An easy walk starting from the National Railway Museum at Shildon (Locomotion) - field and riverside paths and a roman road

Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
95m / 312ft
Type:
circular

Locomotion Car Park (free) - Hackworth Park - Shawbrow Hill - River Gaunless - Dere Street roman road - Low West Thickley Farm - Brusselton Cottages - Hackworth Industrial Estate - Locomotion

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 23937 25510
Nearest postcode:
DL4 2RE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Locomotion car park Shildon

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE