Section 1 of 3, Way of Love
Hartlepool Headland to Hesleden
9.4 miles (15.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 528 336. Finish: NZ 441 379. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On section 3 (Coxhoe to Durham), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 246 m of climbing and 156 m of descent; highest point 104 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hartlepool Headland.
- Bus stops
- Anchor Court A, 80 m from the start. Directions NZ 528 337Town Square A, 170 m from the start. Directions NZ 526 337Friar Terrace A, 230 m from the start. Directions NZ 527 338
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 100 m from the start. Directions NZ 527 337Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions NZ 528 337Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions NZ 526 338
Getting back
The section finishes at Hesleden. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Green, 270 m from the finish. Directions NZ 441 381School, 320 m from the finish. Directions NZ 442 381
Planning the Way of Love
- Planning the whole trail: thisisdurham.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 37%, gravel and tracks 22%, earth, rock and mud 11%; the rest (29%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 8 gates, 10 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 39 m in a kilometre (1 in 26), starting 8.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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