11
Sep
2022
Brancepeth to Rag Path Wood
Filed under: OtherDistance: 12 Miles Start: Brancepeth Station Car Park on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway line (GR NZ219382) Click to view start position on Google Maps Map: Explorer 308 – Durham and Sunderland On quite a few earlier waiks I have highlighted some excellent reclamation work which has been carried out in the county, often […]
10
May
2021
A Different Walk from Rothbury
Filed under: OtherAn 11-mile circular walk from Rothbury in Northumberland – taking a less-travelled route along riverside, excellent woods and moors.
26
Apr
2021
Milkwellburn Wood Nature Reserve, Chopwell Woods and The Derwent Valley
Filed under: County Durham BorderDistance: 10-11 miles Map: OS Explorer 307 Consett and Derwent Reservoir Start: Ebchester Station Picnic Site (GR NZ 107548) Click to View Start Position on Google Maps This walk starts at Ebchester Station which has good parking facilities and is on the Derwent Walk. Plenty has been written about the Derwent Walk on other walk […]
12
Dec
2014
Sanctuary Way Stage 2 – Beamish to Wardles Bridge
Filed under: Sanctuary WayA circular walk from Beamish in County Durham through open fields and woodland. The walk takes in much of the history of the area including mining and World War 2 locations.
8
Jun
2012
Hamsterley and Hamsterley Forest
Filed under: OtherA 12 mile circular walk beginning in Hamsterley village, passing through very pleasant woodland and riverside areas.