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A walk through the town where railway history is part of the streetscape. Start at Locomotion and follow the museum's central path beneath Spout Lane Bridge, passing the station, coal drops and buildings associated with the early Stockton and Darlington Railway. Continue through Hackworth Close to Hackworth Park, then visit St John's churchyard before walking along Church Street and Cheapside.
The return follows the old Black Boy branch line and the path beside the Bishop Auckland railway, bringing you back past the historic museum buildings. Look for the Hackworth monuments, stone sleeper blocks and the remains of the old railway infrastructure along the way.
This is mainly a pavement and surfaced-path walk, with several road crossings and a gradual climb into old Shildon. Use the pavements, take care at junctions and share the railway paths with cyclists. Keep away from the operational tracks.
Locomotion has free visitor parking, toilets and a cafe during opening hours. Plan the walk within those hours if using its car park. Museum admission is free, and a visit makes a worthwhile addition to the walk.
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