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Willington and the River Wear

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Overview

A walk along the River Wear near Willington, then up to the old railway line.

Friday, 15 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 given is inaccurate

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 20807 34498
Nearest postcode:
DL15 0DJ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Jubilee Bridge car park, Willington (on road to Newfield)

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • 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