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Overview

A walk from Malton picnic area up to Quebec and Esh and back along the railway track.

Friday, 3 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Very stilish! (well 12 of them and 11 in good condition)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 17848 46397
Nearest postcode:
DH7 0TH
what3words:
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Start time:
10:30 am

Malton picnic area, signed off A691 half a mile east of Lanchester. Post code will be inaccurate

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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
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