Witton Castle and Low Barns Nature Reserve

Durham City Group

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Overview

A walk from Witton Castle to Low Burns Nature Reserve crossing fields and walking on a footpath adjoining the railway and returning on a footpath beside the River Wear.

Friday, 19 December 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 7.4km / 4.6mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Some fields which may have sheep. Steep steps up a railway embankment.

Toilets and a cafe at both the Castle and the Nature Reserve!

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 15333 30336
Nearest postcode:: DL14 0DE
what3words:: award.chapels.bungalows

Start time:: 10:30 am

Witton Castle (park in overflow car park) The Castle is down a long drive off the road between Witton Park and the A68.

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