Longer Walk Weardale Way Bishop to Witton and Back vua Hunwick

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Overview

Weardale Way from Bishop Auckland to Witton Park and Witton le Wear returning via pastures to Hunwick and the Weardale Way.

Saturday, 16 November 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:: 280m / 919ft
Type:: circular

Riverside and other pastures and railwayside paths. Probably muddy in places. Walkers should carry head lights or torches in view of the length of the walk and the lack of daylight in November

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 21000 30132
Nearest postcode:: DL14 7PG
what3words:: corner.gangs.equal

Start time:: 10:00 am

Bondgate Car Park Bishop Auckland (pay on exit)

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