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Castle Eden: a leisurely 5000m walk along the beck

Summary

This is an adventurous walk through the unspoilt nature of Castle Eden Dene. The path is hilly and might be muddy at times therefore it is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Walking time:
01h 34m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Castle Eden Dene Reserve

lat: 54.7472748

lon: -1.336507

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