Section 1 of 5, Way of Light
Heavenfield to Hexham
4.8 miles (7.8 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: NY 937 695. Finish: NY 938 643. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 99 m of climbing and 286 m of descent; highest point 225 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Heavenfield.
- Car park
- Car park (free), 160 m from the start. Directions NY 936 693
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Hexham station, 5.2 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Hexham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Hexham, 150 m from the finish. Directions NY 940 643
- Bus stops
- Hexham, Railway Station, 170 m from the finish. Directions NY 940 642Railway Station, 230 m from the finish. Directions NY 940 642Tourist Information Centre, 290 m from the finish. Directions NY 938 640
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 61%; the rest (37%) isn't recorded.
About 59% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 gates.
Steepest climb: about 29 m in a kilometre (1 in 34), starting 2.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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