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Hetton Lyons Country Park, Eppleton and Murton

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Overview

The walk starts in Hetton Lyons Country park and then goes past Eppleton Hall, around Murton and Great Eppleton.  Mostly on paths and railway paths.

Friday, 8 November 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

NB The Post Code shown is for the turn off the main road.  The park is signposted from there.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 35991 47896
Nearest postcode:
DH5 9DY
what3words:
powder.homeward.flying
Start time:
10:30 am

Hetton Lyons Country Park car park. The sign to the Park off Houghton Road (A182), is down Caroline Street. Continue to the Park via Eppleton Row and Down Pits Lane.

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