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54.89, -1.47 · rel 11597074
54.89, -1.47 · rel 11597074
Way of Learning
64,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Sunderland · 54.89°N ·
1.47°W
64,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
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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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
15× monument
3× ruins
1× Lighthouse
Penshaw Hill
summit ·
on the route
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North Gate
monument ·
on the route
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Drury Lane Theatre
monument ·
on the route
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John Gully MP
monument ·
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Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory
ruins ·
on the route
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Sir John Duck
monument ·
on the route
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Moatside Lane
monument ·
on the route
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Saddler Street
monument ·
on the route
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Concangis Fort Officer's Quarters
ruins ·
on the route
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Drinking fountain
monument ·
on the route
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To Our Glorious Dead
monument ·
on the route
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North Dock Tufa
ruins ·
on the route
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The Lighthouse, Roker Cliff Park
Lighthouse ·
on the route
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Whitburn War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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Milburngate Bridge
monument ·
on the route
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0%
1914 - 1919 Our Glorious Dead
monument ·
on the route
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Great Lumley Miners' Memorial
monument ·
28 m off route
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Cathedral Grammar School
monument ·
30 m off route
0,0 km
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Market Hall
monument ·
36 m off route
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0%
Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial
monument ·
25 m off route
38,0 km
59%
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
Way of Learning is 64.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Way of Learning takes approximately 16h 2min to complete.
No, Way of Learning is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Way of Learning starts near coordinates 54.7738, -1.5769.
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.