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Witton-le-Wear Railway Station – Witton Castle loop from County Durham

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North East England

Witton-le-Wear Railway Station – Witton Castle loop from County Durham

Easy

4.5

(4)

10

hikers

Witton-le-Wear Railway Station – Witton Castle loop from County Durham

01:59

7.33km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

166 m

Witton-le-Wear Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Witton-le-Wear railway station, originally opened in 1847 and closed to passengers in 1953. The station has since been incorporated into the Weardale Railway heritage line, which resumed services to Witton-le-Wear in 2016.

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2

2.73 km

Riverside Walk Along the River Wear

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice calm stretch walking along the Wear. Generally lovely untouched stretch with river side plants, butterflies, flowers (spring time). There were a few trees that fell, so take care navigating the path on those areas.

Tip by

3

5.50 km

Witton Castle

Highlight • Trail

The Grade II-listed Witton Castle has seen many changes in its much-modified existence. Built in the 15th-century, today it is at the heart of the Witton Castle Country Park, a …

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4

5.91 km

Witton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

B

7.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

904 m

584 m

558 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

1.35 km

460 m

396 m

140 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

29 %

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