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Durham City Group

Durham City Ramblers is an active and friendly group with a varied weekly walk programme mainly in County Durham

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 leisurely walk from Walworth Castle around the local countryside passing through Denton village and Walworth Gate.  Part of the route along quiet roads.

Friday, 11 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 23034 18846
Nearest postcode:
DL2 2LU
what3words:
strongman.difficult.relaxing
Start time:
10:30 am

Walworth Castle. Directions from north. Take A1M to junction 58 (A68) and take third exit from roundabout. At end of dual carriageway, take 1st exit , A68, and in about half a mile, turn left at a small crossroads by the Blacksmith's Arms. Follow this minor road for 2 miles and go through Walworth gatehouse into the Castle. From West Auckland, follow the A68 south for about 6 miles and turn right at the Blacksmith's Arms and then follow road for 2 miles to Walworth Gatehouse and castle.

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