Great North Forest Heritage Trail
105 km / 65 miles
The Trail is part of an initiative to improve the countryside in this former mining area and passes Pelton, Bournmoor, Hetton-le-Hole, the Penshaw Monument and Witherwack. Part of the route connects with the shorter walks: Coalfield Way (10 miles) and Stephenson Trail (10 miles).
No trail guide available, however there are plans to publish at some time in the not too distance future.
Details:
| Path Type: | Paths Marked on OS mapping | |
| Waymark: | Name & leaf | |
| Attributes: | Former Railway; Cycle Route; Industrial History | |
| Start and Finish: | NZ204564 - Causey Arch, Tyne & Wear  |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Booklet: | Great Walks in the Great North Forest (Great North Forest) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): | |
| OS Landranger: | 88 |
| OS Explorer: | 307, 308, 316 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 307, 308, 316 |
Connected Paths:
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Durham Coastal Footpath; River Wear Trail; Weardale Way |
| Other Paths: | Bede's Way; Coalfield Way; Durham Round; Stephenson Trail |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Great North Forest Heritage Trail GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Great North Forest Heritage Trail Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Great North Forest Heritage Trail Tracklogs Route file | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 105.0 Km (65.2 miles) 1,437 m (4,715 ft) ascent 173 m (568 ft) maximum height |
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