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Evening walk at Bishop Auckland

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Overview

An easy evening stroll North from Bishop Auckland returning by riverside paths

Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Start time:
6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
140m / 459ft
Type:
circular

Auckland Palace - The Batts - Skirlaw Bridge - Birtley Lane - Station Road - Farnley - Weardale Way - Skirlaw Bridge - Auckland Palace

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 21278 30123
Nearest postcode:
DL14 7NP
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Start time:
6:00 pm

Auckland Palace entrance Bishop Auckland (various parking opportunities nearby)

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  • 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