Section 5 of 7, Weardale Way
Willington to Durham
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 208 343. Finish: NZ 275 424. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 114 m of climbing and 133 m of descent; highest point 95 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Willington.
- Bus stops
- Jubilee Bridge, 70 m from the start. Directions NZ 208 344White House, 540 m from the start. Directions NZ 206 349
- Car park
- Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions NZ 208 344
Getting back
The section finishes at Durham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Durham, 640 m from the finish. Directions NZ 270 428
- Bus stops
- Market Place, 140 m from the finish. Directions NZ 274 425Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A, 150 m from the finish. Directions NZ 275 425
Planning the Weardale Way
- Planning the whole trail: durham.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 24%, paved or flagged 24%, earth, rock and mud 8%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 9 gates, 11 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 5.1 miles in.
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