The Monkey and the Paybridge

Crook & Weardale Group

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Overview

Through pastures and a railway path to the Monkey pub and the bridge that miners crossed to get their pay. An easy winter walk.

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 182m / 597ft
Type:: circular

Bishop Auckland - The Batts - Skirlaw Bridge - Kynren - Birtley Lane - Hunwick Gill - Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path - Sunnybrow Pay Bridge - Weardale Wat - Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path - The Monkey - Newton Cap Viaduct - Bishop Auckland

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 20957 30085
Nearest postcode:: DL14 7PG

Start time:: 10:00 am

Bondgate Car Park Bishop Auckland (£4 all day)

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