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Doing The Locomotion

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Overview

A walk to Locomotion (National Railway Museum) at Shildon

Sunday, 15 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
141m / 463ft
Type:
circular

Heighington - Cumby's Wood - School Aycliffe Cemetary - Locomotion - Eden Grange - Middridge Grange - Redworth - Highside Farm

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 24841 22334
Nearest postcode:
DL5 6PE
what3words:
overlook.rebounder.hotspots
Start time:
10:00 am

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE