Section 4 of 5, Way of Light
Castleside to Lanchester
6.4 miles (10.4 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 077 487. Finish: NZ 166 474. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 83 m of climbing and 199 m of descent; highest point 249 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Castleside.
- Bus stops
- Consett Road, 30 m from the start. Directions NZ 078 487Church, 60 m from the start. Directions NZ 077 487Schools, 200 m from the start. Directions NZ 078 485
- Car parks
- Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions NZ 077 483Car park, 710 m from the start. Directions NZ 084 490Car park, 740 m from the start. Directions NZ 082 493
Getting back
The section finishes at Lanchester. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Green, 20 m from the finish. Directions NZ 166 474Blue Bell Court, 200 m from the finish. Directions NZ 164 475Fenhall, 370 m from the finish. Directions NZ 165 478
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: gravel and tracks 47%, paved or flagged 42%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 53 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 0.6 miles in.
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