Section 3 of 3, Way of Love
Coxhoe to Durham
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 326 349. Finish: NZ 273 421. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. The footbridge east of Shincliffe Mill is closed. Source: thisisdurham.com.
Up and down
About 238 m of climbing and 273 m of descent; highest point 179 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Coxhoe.
- Bus stops
- Rose Cottage, 160 m from the start. Directions NZ 327 348Belgrave Court, 310 m from the start. Directions NZ 324 351Belgrave Court, 370 m from the start. Directions NZ 323 352
- Car parks
- Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions NZ 324 351Car park, 860 m from the start. Directions NZ 321 357Car park (free), 890 m from the start. Directions NZ 321 356
Getting back
The section finishes at Durham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Durham, 730 m from the finish. Directions NZ 270 428
- Bus stops
- Durham Cathedral, 90 m from the finish. Directions NZ 273 422New Elvet - Three Tuns, 330 m from the finish. Directions NZ 276 423Market Place, 360 m from the finish. Directions NZ 274 425
Planning the Way of Love
- Planning the whole trail: thisisdurham.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 30%, gravel and tracks 28%, earth, rock and mud 12%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 16 stiles, 9 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 41 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 1.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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