Section 2 of 4, The Angel's Way
Camperdown to Millennium Bridge
9.1 miles (14.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 280 718. Finish: NZ 257 639. 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.
Diversion in place on this route. On section 4 (Angel of the North to Chester-le-Street), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 100 m of climbing and 182 m of descent; highest point 86 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Camperdown.
- Bus stops
- NORTHGATE, 140 m from the start. Directions NZ 279 718East Bailey, 320 m from the start. Directions NZ 281 715
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 10 m from the start. Directions NZ 281 718Car park (free), 100 m from the start. Directions NZ 281 717Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions NZ 282 717
Getting back
The section finishes at Millennium Bridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Manors, 560 m from the finish. Directions NZ 253 643
- Bus stops
- Baltic Square, 50 m from the finish. Directions NZ 257 638The Swirle, 190 m from the finish. Directions NZ 257 640
Planning The Angel's Way
- Planning the whole trail: thisisdurham.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 90%, earth, rock and mud 5%.
About 38% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 5.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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