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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 fairly gentle ramble around the town of Willington - pastures, woodland (hope for bluebells!) lanes and Riverside paths

Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
165m / 541ft
Type:
circular

Willington Town Park - North Dene Woods - Milkup Bank - Bowden Close - Helmington Row - Black Path - Bluebell Wood Sunnybrow - Railway Path - Weardale Way - Willington Old Hall

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 19796 35247
Nearest postcode:
DL15 0PF
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Start time:
11:00 am

Willington HIgh Street Car Park (free)

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