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Darlington Group

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

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

This is a lovely walk taking in a section of the Coast to Coast walk as we make our way to Marrick and then on to Marrick Priory via a flagged path (375 steps) known as Nuns' Causeway and Steps wood. Our return route takes us on a path above the river Swale and through Marrick Park and Low Oxque and back to Downholme Bridge.

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

Well defined paths with lovely views of Swaledale. Parts of the walk are a haven for birds. There are a number of stiles and gates and the steps down the Nuns steps are uneven.

Not suitable for dogs. If you are going direct to starting point let the walk leader know in advance.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NZ 28282 14579
Nearest postcode:
DL3 7AU
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

QE2 College, Vane Terrace, Darlington

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 11341 99038
Nearest postcode:
DL11 6AD
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Start time:
10:15 am

Layby next to Downholme Bridge on A 6108

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