Section 3 of 3, Finchale Camino Inglés
Tudhoe to Escomb
8.9 miles (14.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 207 300. Finish: NZ 275 419. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 266 m of climbing and 318 m of descent; highest point 106 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tudhoe.
- Stations
- Bishop Auckland, 840 m from the start. Directions NZ 208 291Bishop Auckland West (heritage railway), 850 m from the start. Directions NZ 206 291
- Bus stops
- Newton Cap Bridge, 230 m from the start. Directions NZ 205 301North Bondgate, 240 m from the start. Directions NZ 209 300Princes Street top, 330 m from the start. Directions NZ 206 297
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions NZ 208 299Tenters Street Long Stay Car Park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions NZ 209 298Car park (free), 220 m from the start. Directions NZ 205 300
Getting back
The section finishes at Escomb. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- St. Oswalds Church, 50 m from the finish. Directions NZ 276 418St. Oswalds Church, 120 m from the finish. Directions NZ 276 420New Inn - Church Street, 210 m from the finish. Directions NZ 275 416
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, earth, rock and mud 17%, gravel and tracks 9%, grass 8%; the rest (35%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 5 gates, 13 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 60 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 6.9 miles in.
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