Section 7 of 13, Teesdale Way
Gainford to Darlington
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 170 167. Finish: NZ 273 132. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 54 m of climbing and 90 m of descent; highest point 75 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Gainford.
- Bus stops
- Green, 10 m from the start. Directions NZ 170 167Spa Road, 150 m from the start. Directions NZ 170 169
- Car parks
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions NZ 172 169Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions NZ 174 167Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions NZ 164 170
Getting back
The section finishes at Darlington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Linwood Grove, 250 m from the finish. Directions NZ 275 133Carmel Grove, 320 m from the finish. Directions NZ 274 135Linden Avenue, 550 m from the finish. Directions NZ 275 137
Planning the Teesdale Way
- Planning the whole trail: teesvalley-ca.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 19%, earth, rock and mud 16%; the rest (64%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 14 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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