Archive for the ‘County Durham Border’ Category
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20
Aug
2013
Medomsley Circular on New Paths
Filed under: County Durham BorderA 10-mile circular walk around Medomsley in County Durham, using much of the Derwent Walk. The walk goes through ancient woodland, roman remains and historic mining areas, with excellent views.
11
Feb
2010
Ebchester to Consett (Co. Durham Border Walks)
Filed under: County Durham BorderApprox. Distance: 10 miles Grade: Medium Start: Ebchester Station Picnic Area off B6309 (GR NZ 107548) Click to view start position on Google Maps Map: Explorer 307 – Consett and Derwent Reservoir This walk commences at the picnic site on the Derwent Walk at Ebchester. This was the site of Ebchester Station on what was […]
5
May
2009
Carricks to Hunstanworth (Co. Durham Border Walks)
Filed under: County Durham BorderDistance: 11 miles Map: OS Explorer 307 Start: Durham County Council Picnic Area, east of Blanchland (GR NY983153) Click to View Start Position on Google Maps Grade: Medium This walk commences at the Durham County Council Picnic Park on the banks of the Derwent which for much of its length serves as the border between County […]
24
Apr
2009
Burnopfield to Lintz (Co. Durham Border Walks)
Filed under: County Durham BorderA circular walk around the countryside surrounding Burnopfield taking in the area’s railway history including the unsolved murder at Lintz Green Station in 1911.