Coatham Mundeville to Rushyford - Along the Great North Road
Departure from Coatham Mundeville (Darlington)
This 3rd section of the Along the Great North Road passes a number of inns both new and old along the route and takes in the pretty Aycliffe Village. The rest of the route follows the A167 but the path is surrounded by trees for most of the route and is therefore shaded in summer months.
Darlington to Coatham Mundeville Along the Great North Road
Departure from Darlington
This 2nd section starts in Darlington town centre and follows the route out of town up North Road past the historic Skerne Bridge and Stockton and Darlington Railway development at Hopetown to the village of Coatham Mundeville. Look out for evidence of the history of this railway town during the walk.
Around the Western area of Darlington
Departure from Darlington
A walk suitable for all ages, good well preserved footpaths, nature reserve, museum on the route, watching trout jump the weir on the river Tess, good opportunities for pub food and cafe snacks.
West Darlington Circular
Departure from Darlington
A diverse walk crossing open fields, following burbling brooks and a beautiful section of the river Tees incorporating part of the Teesdale way.
Rushyford to Croxdale - Along the Great North Road
Departure from Chilton (County Durham)
The 4th section of the Along the Great North Road walk joins two former coaching inns and roughly follows the modern day A167 through countryside, diverting into the former mining communities of Ferryhill and Chilton. Along the way is evidence of the old coaching route if you look out for it.
Wynyard to Station Town - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Sedgefield (County Durham)
This is the 31st of the Durham Round Trail which follows the Castle Eden Walkway (Cycle Path 1) from Wynyard Village to Station Town passing through agricultural land and affording good views of Hurworth Burn Reservoir. This section of the walk is accessible.
Along the Great North Road (County Durham)
Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)
The Great North Road ran from London in the south to Edinburgh in the north. This was once a coaching route, but in later years this has been replaced by the A1 which sadly bypasses many of the pretty villages and towns along the route. This trail traces the route from Croft-on-Tees in the south on the border of North Yorkshire and County Durham to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There are still remnants of that bygone age to be seen on this historical journey.
Croft-on Tees to Darlington Along the Great North Road
Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)
Starting in the pretty village of Croft-on-Tees, the first section of the walk follows the route of the Great North Road through countryside and into the heart of Darlington, once a busy market town with many street names indicating the history of the town ending at the impressive clock tower above the market hall.
Trimdon Grange to Kelloe - Way of Love
Departure from Trimdon (County Durham)
This stretch of path follows two railway paths across open farmland between the former mining villages of Trimdon Grange and Kelloe. A church can be found at each end of the walk, St Alban's in Trimdon Grange and St Helen's in Kelloe.
Binchester to Whitworth, The Way of Life
Departure from County Durham
This shorter section allows follows the Auckland Way for a time before crossing farmland to Whitworth Hall and Deer Park.
Kelloe to Sherburn House, Way of Love
Departure from Kelloe (County Durham)
This is a largely rural walk, taking in the villages of Kelloe and Cassop. The walk follows field boundaries and woodland, giving a view of County Durham which would have been very different 50 years ago when the collieries were still operating. Keep a look out for evidence of the mining heritage of County Durham during your walk.
Croxdale to Durham Along the Great North Road
Departure from Spennymoor (County Durham)
This 5th section of the Along the Great North Road, from Croxdale, starts in open countryside, then crosses the old Sunderland Bridge which once carried the Great North Road across the River Wear. The route then passes the landmark Cock o' the North roundabout, then follows South Road past the modern university buildings down New Elvet into the heart of Durham City finishing in the historic Market Place.
Wingate Loop
Departure from Hutton Henry (County Durham)
Easy walk around Wingate area. Look out for the Miner's Trail sculptures.
Whitworth to Sunderland Bridge, The Way of Life
Departure from Spennymoor (County Durham)
This section of the walk begins at Whitworth Hall Country Park with its deer, crosses farmland before passing through the pretty village of Tudhoe and then joins the Weardale Way for a short section before reaching the outskirts of Durham City.
Miner's Heritage Trail from Station Town
Departure from Hutton Henry (County Durham)
This trail traces the history of mining in the villages around Station Town, Wingate, Trimdon Station, Wheatley Hill, and Thornley. The route is marked by disks.
Wingate to Trimdon Grange, Way of Love
Departure from Wingate (County Durham)
The Way of Love is one of the Northern Saints' Trails and begins at the historic church of St Hilda's on Hartlepool Headland and finishes at Durham Cathedral. This 3rd section of the route passes through the former mining communitis of the Trimdons, Trimdon Station (Deaf Hill), Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon Village and finishes in Trimdon Grange. The route now passes through woodland and rolling green fields, but you may be able to spot evidence of mining in the area as you walk.
More walks in Little Stainton
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aislaby
- Appleton Wiske
- Archdeacon Newton
- Barmpton
- Barton
- Bishop Middleham
- Bishopton
- Bradbury and the Isle
- Brafferton
- Carlton
- Castlelevington
- Chilton
- Cleasby
- Coatham Mundeville
- Cornforth
- Coxhoe
- Crathorne
- Croft-on-Tees
- Dalton-on-Tees
- Dene Valley
- East and West Newbiggin
- East Rounton
- Egglescliffe
- Eldon
- Elton
- Elwick
- Eryholme
- Ferryhill
- Fishburn
- Girsby
- Great Aycliffe
- Great Burdon
- Great Smeaton
- Great Stainton
- Grindon and Thorpe Thewles
- Heighington
- High Coniscliffe
- High Worsall
- Hornby
- Hurworth
- Hutton Henry
- Hutton Rudby
- Ingleby Barwick
- Kelloe
- Kirklevington
- Longnewton
- Low Coniscliffe and Merrybent
- Low Worsall
- Manfield
- Middleton St George
- Middleton Tyas
- Middridge
- Mordon
- Morton Palms