Sunderland Bridge to Willington via Brancepeth walk

A walk from Sunderland Bridge to Willington using the Brandon to Bishop Auckland railway cycle path, passing Brancepeth, on the outer leg and returning on the Weardale Way along the banks of the River Wear.
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Location

Country : England
County/Region : County Durham
Postcode : DH6 5JL (approx. location)
GPS Position : -1.59035 Lon | 54.73440 Lat
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Grade

Challenging circular walk

Distance : 21.79km / 13.5 miles
Ascent : 175m / 574ft
Descent : 175m / 574ft

This walking route has been tracked using a GPS device.

Farm track near Willington
River Wear at Lowfield farm
Weardale Way near Willington
Weardale Way path next to some crops
Cycle path through the trees
Track under the Viaduct

Comments

Posted on .
The route along the cycle path is a little too long and tedious but it's nice and easy to follow. There is a newsagents at Willington if refreshments are required.

Written by Chris

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