Section 4 of 7, Weardale Way
Fir Tree to Willington
11.9 miles (19.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 133 338. Finish: NZ 208 343. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 186 m of climbing and 270 m of descent; highest point 160 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Fir Tree.
- Bus stop
- Harperley Terrace, 970 m from the start. Directions NZ 141 343
- Car parks
- Car park, 780 m from the start. Directions NZ 127 344Car park, 970 m from the start. Directions NZ 139 346Car park, 990 m from the start. Directions NZ 141 343
Getting back
The section finishes at Willington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Jubilee Bridge, 70 m from the finish. Directions NZ 208 344White House, 540 m from the finish. Directions NZ 206 349
Planning the Weardale Way
- Planning the whole trail: durham.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 17%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (76%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 19 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 10 gates, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 0.1 miles in.
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