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Overview

A walk through Herrington Park and then a visit to Penshaw Monument

Friday, 13 December 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Roger's mobile no. is 07565 770753.

There are 2 crossings of the main road and a short section along the verge of the road.

Refreshments after the walk at Lily's cafe in the Park, or the Penshaw Farm shop.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 33420 53851
Nearest postcode:
DH4 7NJ
what3words:
wedge.gave.shell
Start time:
10:30 am

Herrington Park main car park by cafe

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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