Section 1 of 4, Way of Learning
Jarrow to Whitburn
8.8 miles (14.2 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 338 652. Finish: NZ 403 623. 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 2 (Whitburn to Hastings Hill), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 158 m of climbing and 129 m of descent; highest point 79 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Jarrow.
- Bus stops
- Church Bank, 80 m from the start. Directions NZ 337 652Straker Street (E/B), 310 m from the start. Directions NZ 339 649High Street, 390 m from the start. Directions NZ 335 654
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions NZ 339 652Coach Park, 180 m from the start. Directions NZ 336 653Car park (free), 230 m from the start. Directions NZ 336 653
Getting back
The section finishes at Whitburn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- LIZARD LANE-HIGHCROFT DRIVE, 170 m from the finish. Directions NZ 405 623Lizard Lane, 190 m from the finish. Directions NZ 405 622
Planning the Way of Learning
- Planning the whole trail: thisisdurham.com.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Northern Saints Trails Visitor Guide (Visit County Durham).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 48%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 32 m in a kilometre (1 in 31), starting 6.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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