West Tanfield Bluebell Walk

Darlington Group

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Overview

A lovely walk along the River Ure to North Stainley where we will have coffee. Then past Lightwater Valley and a stretch of quiet road before having lunch in the Bluebell Woods. Back via Mickley and along the riverside

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 164.9m / 541ft
Type:: circular

There is a donation Box in the car park

Not suitable for dogs

If you wish to join the group at the start of the walk please inform the leader prior to the walk

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NZ 28283 14558
Nearest postcode:: DL3 7RA
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Vane Terrace Darlington Opposite QE 6th Form College

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 26934 78840
Nearest postcode:: HG4 5JU
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Village Hall Car Park West Tanfield

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