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OSM map layer · LineString
54.82, -1.81 · rel 12642913
54.82, -1.81 · rel 12642913
Way of Light
53,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Durham · 54.82°N ·
1.81°W
53,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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?
17× monument
1× summit
1× Water
1× ruins
Pant
monument ·
on the route
6,9 km
13%
Home of John Meade Falkner
monument ·
on the route
53,4 km
100%
Cathedral Grammar School
monument ·
on the route
53,4 km
100%
Moatside Lane
monument ·
on the route
53,4 km
100%
Hangman's Hill
summit ·
on the route
53,4 km
100%
Lanchester and District War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
53,4 km
100%
Old Hot Metal Carriage
monument ·
on the route
53,4 km
100%
Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
53,4 km
100%
St. Cuthbert's Well
Water ·
26 m off route
53,4 km
100%
Bishop Cosin's Library
monument ·
56 m off route
53,4 km
100%
20,000th Mast on East Coast Main Line
monument ·
60 m off route
53,4 km
100%
Remains of Monastic Grange
ruins ·
65 m off route
53,4 km
100%
Bishop Cosin's Almshouses
monument ·
73 m off route
53,4 km
100%
Durham Light Infantry - Victoria Cross memorial
monument ·
92 m off route
53,4 km
100%
Sir John Duck
monument ·
100 m off route
53,4 km
100%
Durham War Memorial
monument ·
116 m off route
53,4 km
100%
20 Allergate
monument ·
141 m off route
53,4 km
100%
John Gully MP
monument ·
142 m off route
53,4 km
100%
Obelisk
monument ·
145 m off route
53,4 km
100%
Market Hall
monument ·
159 m off route
53,4 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 Light is 53.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Way of Light takes approximately 13h 17min to complete.
No, Way of Light is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Way of Light starts near coordinates 54.848, -2.0547.
Way of Light is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Way of Light is maintained and managed by Northern Saints Project.