Change region

Have an account?

Sign in

Have an account?

Sign in
Join the Ramblers Make a donation
    ...
  1. Home
  2. Go walking
  3. Group walks
  4. Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Start:
Estimated Finish:
Durham City group logo.

Durham City Group

Durham City Ramblers is an active and friendly group with a varied weekly walk programme mainly in County Durham

Email

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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE

Overview

A walk from West Rainton to, and around, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Friday, 10 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

As we go through the woods, there are tree stumps, low branches and brambles and care is required.  One dodgy stile! Some mud.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 32037 46821
Nearest postcode:
DH4 6PA
what3words:
compounds.grumbling.frightens
Start time:
10:30 am

The Godfather, South Street, West Rainton Street parking (with care)

Upcoming walks with Durham City Group

Placeholder image

Malton and Esh

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.5 miles
Placeholder image

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
Placeholder image

Hart village, Monk Hesledon and Crimdon

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
Placeholder image

Shincliffe and the Wear

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.2 miles
Placeholder image

Cox Green circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.6 miles
Placeholder image

Middleton in Teesdale, Egglesburn and Mickleton

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
Placeholder image

Barnard Castle, Deepdale Woods, Egglestone Abbey and the Bowes Museum

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
Placeholder image

Lord Stones

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
7.0 miles
Placeholder image

Ushaw College Rhodedendrum walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
3.5 miles

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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE