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Overview

Suburban walking - visiting nature reserves

Sunday, 3 May 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
76.2m / 250ft
Type:
circular

Rainton Meadows - Joe's Pond - Hetton Bogs - Hettin Park - Lyons Country Park - The Seven Sisters - Joe's Pond

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 32524 48620
Nearest postcode:
DH4 6PU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Rainton Meadows overflow car park

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • 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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE