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Spennymoor to Ferryhill

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Overview

A walk from Spennymoor across to Ferryhill passing through the Woodland Trust  plantations on the former Dean and Chapter colliery site

Friday, 12 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Optional visit after to the walk to Clem's for fish and chips!

Shorts not recommended

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 25730 33771
Nearest postcode:
DL16 6DG
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Start time:
10:30 am

Free car park behind Spennymoor Town Hall

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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
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