Section 3 of 5, Way of Light
Blanchland to Castleside
10.5 miles (16.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NY 965 503. Finish: NZ 077 487. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 409 m of climbing and 418 m of descent; highest point 431 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Blanchland.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 30 m from the start. Directions NY 965 503Bus stop, 30 m from the start. Directions NY 965 503
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions NY 964 504Baybridge, 890 m from the start. Directions NY 957 499
Getting back
The section finishes at Castleside. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Consett Road, 30 m from the finish. Directions NZ 078 487Church, 60 m from the finish. Directions NZ 077 487Schools, 200 m from the finish. Directions NZ 078 485
Planning the Way of Light
- Planning the whole trail: thisisdurham.com.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Northern Saints Trails Visitor Guide (Northern Saints Project).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 42%, earth, rock and mud 22%, gravel and tracks 11%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 43% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 14 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 91 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 0.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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