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Crook & Weardale Group

We are the Crook and Weardale 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

An evening stroll beside the River Wear and on Bishop-Brandon Railway path

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Start time:
6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:15 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
75m / 246ft
Type:
circular

Willington - Bishop-Brandon railway path - cricket ground - war memorial - Weardale Way - Furness Mill - Bell Bank - Willington

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 19810 35233
Nearest postcode:
DL15 0EH
what3words:
rationed.breached.locals
Start time:
6:00 pm

Willington Car Park near traffic lights (free)

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