Allensford Park Playground – Consett Heritage Trail loop from Shotley Bridge

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Allensford Park Playground – Consett Heritage Trail loop from Shotley Bridge

Moderate

4.3

(14)

hikers

Allensford Park Playground – Consett Heritage Trail loop from Shotley Bridge

02:03

7.47km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.66 km

Allensford Blast Furnace

Highlight • Monument

Down by the river

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3.67 km

Allensford Park Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at Allensford

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4.18 km

Allensford Woodland and Project Genesis Heritage Trail

Highlight • Cafe

Great little café next to the caravan park

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4.37 km

The Oak Man Sculpture on Project Genesis Heritage Trail

Highlight • Trail

Giant carving on the heritage trail

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4.64 km

Wooden Bridge on Heritage Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Heritage trail route

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5.23 km

Old Pumphouse of Consett Steelworks

Highlight • Structure

The old pumphouse that supplied Consett steelworks with water

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5.76 km

Consett Heritage Trail

Highlight • Trail

7.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.41 km

2.23 km

1.08 km

513 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

1.70 km

1.21 km

491 m

472 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

16°C

8°C

69 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

April 30, 2023,River Derwent – Allensford loop

The Oak Man has been moved from the woods to the side of the road. I think he looked more at home in the woods. Didn't take a photo of him this time as he looked a bit sad in his new home ☹️