Bishop Auckland, Newfield and Bellburn Woods

Durham City Group

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Overview

A walk along a railway path, beside the River Wear and through the spring delights of Bellburn Wood.

Sunday, 12 May 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 213.4m / 700ft
Type:: circular

This walk is predominantly flat, but there is around 700 feet of ascent. More importantly we are hoping for BLUEBELLS in the woods, then a wander through the deer park at Auckland Castle.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 19869 32648
Nearest postcode:: DL15 0RA
what3words:: twirls.pollution.grazes

Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet at the Station Road car park, Hunwick. Take the turning immediately after Hunwick Church (Railway Terrace) and continue to the end of the lane. Parking is FREE

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