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OSM map layer · LineString
54.75, -2.00 · rel 10736452
54.75, -2.00 · rel 10736452
Ashes Quarry Geotrail
A 3,0 km loop walk through urban area in Durham.
Loop walk
start = finish · Durham
3,0km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× cave
1× Attraction
Stanhope War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
3,0 km
100%
Lynkirk Cave
cave ·
470 m off route
3,0 km
100%
Weardale Railway
Attraction ·
479 m off route
3,0 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ashes Quarry Geotrail is 3.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ashes Quarry Geotrail takes approximately 45 min to complete.
Yes, Ashes Quarry Geotrail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Ashes Quarry Geotrail starts near coordinates 54.7482, -2.0081.
Ashes Quarry Geotrail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Ashes Quarry Geotrail is maintained and managed by North Pennines AONB Partnership.