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River Wear – The Weardale Railway loop from Wolsingham

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River Wear – The Weardale Railway loop from Wolsingham

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River Wear – The Weardale Railway loop from Wolsingham

01:18

11.6km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.94 km

River Wear

Highlight • River

The Wear catchment stretches from the eastern North Pennines to the North Sea coast, encompassing the majority of County Durham. The river is formed at Wearhead, from the confluence of …

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4.04 km

The Weardale Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

The Weardale Railway is an 18 mile heritage line running from a connection with the main rail network at Bishop Auckland to Eastgate in Weardale, County Durham, an Area of …

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5.80 km

St Michael and All Angels Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This Grade II listed building was constructed in 1869, though it has been closed to worshippers since 2019.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

4.78 km

1.01 km

430 m

180 m

170 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

2.33 km

1.48 km

1.37 km

123 m

Elevation

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Friday 28 August

19°C

12°C

59 %

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River Wear – The Weardale Railway loop from Wolsingham

River Wear

The Weardale Railway

St Michael and All Angels Church

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