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Malton Picnic Area – Lanchester Valley Railway Path loop from Lanchester

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Lanchester

Malton Picnic Area – Lanchester Valley Railway Path loop from Lanchester

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4.0

(1)

18

hikers

Malton Picnic Area – Lanchester Valley Railway Path loop from Lanchester

05:22

20.3km

180m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

419 m

Malton Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

2

614 m

Lanchester Valley Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a beautiful section of the 12-mile-long Lanchester Valley Railway Path which was originally built to carry iron ore to Consett Steelworks and coal from Langley Park. Expect tree lined avenues, a river and plenty of horses.

Tip by

3

2.17 km

Roman Centurion Monument

Highlight • Monument

Roman guarding the trail

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4

10.1 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1890

Tip by

5

10.3 km

Consett Iron Works Torpedo Wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Consett iron works part of the ncn route to whitehaven.

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6

10.3 km

Consett Heritage Trail Signpost

Highlight • Monument

Consett Heritage Trail marker

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7

18.4 km

Old bridge just after Lanchester

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18.7 km

Dora's Wood

Forest

B

20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

1.03 km

408 m

396 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

2.89 km

396 m

235 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 8 May

9°C

3°C

72 %

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