Section 6 of 7, Weardale Way
Durham to Woodstone Village
10.5 miles (16.9 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 275 424. Finish: NZ 273 430. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 249 m of climbing and 252 m of descent; highest point 75 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Durham.
- Station
- Durham, 640 m from the start. Directions NZ 270 428
- Bus stops
- Market Place, 140 m from the start. Directions NZ 274 425Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A, 150 m from the start. Directions NZ 275 425
- Car parks
- Marriot Car Park (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions NZ 276 424Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions NZ 273 426Car park (pay), 270 m from the start. Directions NZ 277 424
Getting back
The section finishes at Woodstone Village. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Durham, 410 m from the finish. Directions NZ 270 428
- Bus stops
- Radisson Hotel Waterside, 190 m from the finish. Directions NZ 273 428Freeman's Place, 370 m from the finish. Directions NZ 273 426Railway Station, 400 m from the finish. Directions NZ 270 428
Planning the Weardale Way
- Planning the whole trail: durham.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 61%, earth, rock and mud 16%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (16%) isn't recorded.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 3 gates, 7 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 4.9 miles in.
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