Section 2 of 5, Way of Light
Hexham to Blanchland
12.1 miles (19.4 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: NY 935 640. Finish: NY 965 503. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 589 m of climbing and 403 m of descent; highest point 391 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hexham.
- Station
- Hexham, 500 m from the start. Directions NY 940 643
- Bus stops
- Hexham, Priestpopple, 210 m from the start. Directions NY 937 639Hexham, Monument, 230 m from the start. Directions NY 934 639Hexham, monument, 240 m from the start. Directions NY 934 639
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 10 m from the start. Directions NY 935 640Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions NY 937 639Gilesgate Car Park (pay), 260 m from the start. Directions NY 934 643
Getting back
The section finishes at Blanchland. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 30 m from the finish. Directions NY 965 503Bus stop, 30 m from the finish. Directions NY 965 503
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 25%, gravel and tracks 16%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (49%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 114 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 0.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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