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Howden le Wear and Pipes

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Overview

A circular walk to the west of Howden le Wear across fields and tracks and a couple of roads.

 

Friday, 6 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

At the end of the walk, meeting at the  North East Theatre Organ Centre (NETOA), New Victoria Centre, High Street, in the village for refreshments whilst listening to the mighty 1930 Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ being played.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 16215 33300
Nearest postcode:
DL15 8HQ
what3words:
fatherly.flags.winds
Start time:
10:30 am

Parking in Railway Street, beyond the terraced houses.

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