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Crook & Weardale Group

We are the Crook and Weardale 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

A short walk around Auckland Park through parkland, a railway path and farmland

Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
164.6m / 540ft
Type:
circular

Auckland Palace gates - New Coundon - Binchester - Bellburn Wood - New Lodge Farm - The Batts

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 21263 30106
Nearest postcode:
DL14 7NP
what3words:
hill.sudden.cross
Start time:
11:00 am

Auckland Palace gates, Bishop Auckland Market Place

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