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OSM map layer · LineString
54.61, -1.73 · rel 11545216
54.61, -1.73 · rel 11545216
Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb
23,0 km from start to finish through lakes and urban area.
Durham · 54.61°N ·
1.73°W
23,0km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Pilgrimage route
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?
2× monument
1× Water
Escomb War Memorial
monument ·
476 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gainford War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
8,7 km
38%
St Mary's Well
Water ·
72 m off route
23,0 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
Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb is 23.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb takes approximately 5h 43min to complete.
No, Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb starts near coordinates 54.5455, -1.7389.
Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb is maintained and managed by Northern Saints Project.