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OSM map layer · LineString
54.92, -1.44 · rel 11597074
54.92, -1.44 · rel 11597074
Way of Learning
43,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
South Tyneside · 54.92°N ·
1.44°W
43,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Pilgrimage route
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 19 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× summit
4× ruins
6× monument
1× Lighthouse
1× Attraction
1× castle
1× Windmill
Penshaw Hill
summit ·
on the route
43,3 km
100%
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory
ruins ·
on the route
43,3 km
100%
Drinking fountain
monument ·
on the route
43,3 km
100%
North Dock Tufa
ruins ·
on the route
43,3 km
100%
The Lighthouse, Roker Cliff Park
Lighthouse ·
on the route
43,3 km
100%
Whitburn War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
43,3 km
100%
1914 - 1919 Our Glorious Dead
monument ·
on the route
43,3 km
100%
West Well
ruins ·
36 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Roker Roundabout
Attraction ·
38 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Monkwearmouth–Jarrow Abbey
ruins ·
42 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Bede Memorial Cross
monument ·
58 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Burn Hill
summit ·
69 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Houghton Hill
summit ·
104 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Wave Basin Battery
castle ·
143 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Herrington Hill
summit ·
181 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Sir William Mills
monument ·
261 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Doxford Gates
monument ·
298 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Carr Hill
summit ·
344 m off route
43,3 km
100%
Whitburn Windmill
Windmill ·
422 m off route
43,3 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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Way of Learning is 43.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Way of Learning takes approximately 10h 47min to complete.
No, Way of Learning is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Way of Learning starts near coordinates 54.8425, -1.5105.
Way of Learning is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Way of Learning is maintained and managed by Northern Saints Project.