Section 1 of 3, Finchale Camino Inglés
Cuddy's Corse
8.5 miles (13.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 275 513. Finish: NZ 273 430. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 191 m of climbing and 181 m of descent; highest point 75 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chester-le-Street.
- Station
- Chester-le-Street, 440 m from the start. Directions NZ 271 511
- Bus stops
- Lambton Arms P.H., 120 m from the start. Directions NZ 274 513Church Chare schools, 160 m from the start. Directions NZ 275 512Front Street A, 180 m from the start. Directions NZ 274 514
- Car parks
- Middle Chare Pay & Display Car Park - Short Stay (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions NZ 275 513St Mary's P&D Car Park - Long Stay (pay), 60 m from the start. Directions NZ 275 514
Getting back
The section finishes at Durham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Durham, 410 m from the finish. Directions NZ 270 428
- Bus stops
- Radisson Hotel Waterside, 190 m from the finish. Directions NZ 273 428Freeman's Place, 370 m from the finish. Directions NZ 273 426Railway Station, 400 m from the finish. Directions NZ 270 428
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 79%, earth, rock and mud 14%.
About 51% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 2 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 1.7 miles in.
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