Section 4 of 4, The Angel's Way
Angel of the North to Chester-le-Street
8.3 miles (13.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 266 576. Finish: NZ 275 514. 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.
Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. The Northern Saints page says a stretch by the Cong Burn, near Pelton Fell, is shut by a six-month temporary closure order (which can be extended) after part of the bank collapsed. Use the footway beside the B6313 Pelton Fell Road instead. Source: thisisdurham.com.
Up and down
About 186 m of climbing and 246 m of descent; highest point 129 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Angel of the North.
- Bus stops
- Angel of the North, 20 m from the start. Directions NZ 266 576Long Bank - Eighton Lodge, 230 m from the start. Directions NZ 268 576
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 290 m from the start. Directions NZ 264 578Car park, 720 m from the start. Directions NZ 271 581Car park, 980 m from the start. Directions NZ 271 567
Getting back
The section finishes at Chester-le-Street. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Chester-le-Street, 440 m from the finish. Directions NZ 271 511
- Bus stops
- Front Street A, 110 m from the finish. Directions NZ 274 514Lambton Arms P.H., 120 m from the finish. Directions NZ 274 513Front Street B, 120 m from the finish. Directions NZ 274 515
Planning The Angel's Way
- Planning the whole trail: thisisdurham.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 44%, earth, rock and mud 21%; the rest (32%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 2 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 3.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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