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Penshaw and Cox Green

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Overview

A walk around Penshaw Monument and then down across country to the River Wear at Cox Green.

Friday, 2 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There will be a dog on this walk

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 33544 54250
Nearest postcode:
SR4 9JX
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Start time:
10:30 am

Road parking below Penshaw Monument

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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