Section 3 of 7, Weardale Way
Frosterley to Fir Tree
10.7 miles (17.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 026 359. Finish: NZ 133 338. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 378 m of climbing and 440 m of descent; highest point 371 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Frosterley.
- Station
- Frosterley (heritage railway), 940 m from the start. Directions NZ 024 368
- Bus stops
- White Kirkley, 60 m from the start. Directions NZ 027 359Co-op Store, 950 m from the start. Directions NZ 024 369
- Car parks
- Car park, 970 m from the start. Directions NZ 025 369Railway Parking, 980 m from the start. Directions NZ 023 369
Getting back
The section finishes at Fir Tree. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Harperley Terrace, 970 m from the finish. Directions NZ 141 343
Planning the Weardale Way
- Planning the whole trail: durham.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 16%; the rest (80%) isn't recorded.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 17 gates.
Steepest climb: about 87 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 1 mile in.
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