Walden Valley - West Burton

Darlington Group

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Overview

From the village green thru' fields to Hestholme Bridge, following the river to Forte Scar to Swinithwaite , then via the Knights Templars ruins onto Morpeth Gate and return.

Sunday, 12 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:10 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

If you intend to go straight to the start of the walk, please inform the leader prior to the walk.

Not suitable for dogs.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NZ 28282 14581
Nearest postcode:: DL3 7AU
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

QE2 College, Vane Terrace, Darlington.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 01699 86651
Nearest postcode:: DL8 4LA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Village Green, Back Nook, West Burton.

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