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Canal / Riverside Out & back

Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path

Durham

Distance
3.6 mi
Est. time
2h
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

An easy-to-follow return walk on the old railway between Hurworth Burn Reservoir and Station Town. The reservoir, scrub and young woodland make this a rewarding place to bring binoculars, especially when winter waterbirds arrive.

Start at the public Hurworth Burn car park and take the gently rising access path north to the former railway. Continue north along the main walkway, passing the old station area and the eastern edge of the reservoir. The line then runs through open countryside before passing beneath Blakely Road. Turn around at the Station Town end, just before Front Street, and return by the same railway path.

Allow around two hours for the walk, with longer for birdwatching. The broad path is mainly hard, unsealed material and can have loose stones or muddy patches. There are benches along the way. Cyclists and horse riders also use the route, so leave room for them to pass. Keep dogs under control. There are no visitor toilets at the start. The separate reservoir footbridge is closed; keep to the railway route shown.

Walk details

County
Durham
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
3.6 mi (5.8 km)
Est. time
2h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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