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Weardale Way Paradise to California

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Overview

A short walk partly beside the River Wear mainly through pastures, parkland and woodland 

Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
122m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Paradise car park Witton Park - Phoenix Row - California - Hecklewood Neuk Farm - Weardale Way

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 17483 30273
Nearest postcode:
DL14 0DW
what3words:
turned.hiked.slurs
Start time:
11:00 am

Paradise car park Witton Park

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