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Grace Mulligan
October 29, 2024
Hiking
Hownsgill Viaduct is an old railway line built by Thomas Bouch between 1857 and 1858. It once carried iron, ore, limestone and lead to Consett and now acts as a cycle and footpath, as well as a beautiful backdrop to an already pretty landscape.
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4.1
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49
hikers
9.89km
02:43
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
4.0
(4)
6
hikers
14.3km
03:59
260m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
3
hikers
3.56km
00:58
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 250 m
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