Great North Forest Heritage Trail
A 65-mile long-distance walk in the North East of England exploring the countryside of Tyne and Wear. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Causey Arch
Grid Ref: NZ 204 564
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Grid Ref: NZ 204 564
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Climbing: 1,498 metres
Time: 25–32 hours
Duration: 4–5 days
Time: 25–32 hours
Duration: 4–5 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
307 Consett and Derwent Reservoir
308 Durham and Sunderland
316 Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
The Great North Forest Heritage Trail is a cycling and walking route exploring the countryside of Tyne and Wear. The trail visits several towns and villages, including Pelton, Bournmoor, Hetton-le-Hole, Penshaw, and Whitburn. The route includes a stretch of walking along the River Wear in Sunderland and coastal walking incorporating Whitburn and Marsden Bay. Other points of interest along the route include Lumley Castle at Chester-le-Street and the Penshaw Monument, dedicated to John George Lambton, first Earl of Durham.