Witton Gilbert, Pity Me, Flass Vale and Lanchester Vale

Durham City Group

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Overview

A walk through fields towards the city centre and back via Beaurepaire and the Lanchester railway path.

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 192m / 630ft
Type:: circular

We will walk from Witton Gilbert to Pity Me, through Aykley Heads nature reserve, and on to Wharton Park for lunch. The return route is via Flass Vale, Club Lane to Beaurepaire and then back to Witton Gilbert along the railway path.

Paths may be muddy after rain. We cross several busy roads so no dogs please.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 23417 45494
Nearest postcode:: DH7 6SX
what3words:: screamed.shunts.meaty

Start time:: 10:30 am

Park on Coach Lane, Witton Gilbert, near St. Michael and All Angels Church.

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