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Thornley Low Harperley and the Coal Road

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Overview

An easy walk at the entrance to Weardale - woodland, pastures and lanes

Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Collier Wood - Castlewood House - Thornley - Old Park = Low Harperley - Coal Road

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 13034 36471
Nearest postcode:
DL13 4NL
what3words:
official.daffodils.pizzeria
Start time:
11:00 am

A68 layby half a mile north of Crook roundabout

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