by Jonathan Ratcliffe | Feb 17, 2025
This walk starts in what was originally the first railway town of New Shildon, which sprang up to support the emerging locomotive works and Inclines. It will take in the remaining structures and features of the former Shildon Works buildings, the incline and the...
by Jonathan Ratcliffe | Feb 17, 2025
This walk will meet at Phoenix Row near the farthest western point of the line. Walking up the Etherley incline, you will get a flavour of the rural nature of the Early S&DR and the scale of the earthworks required to provide a straight route to Shildon. The walk...
by Jonathan Ratcliffe | Feb 17, 2025
This circular tour of West Auckland will take in the historic remains of the S&DR in the village.
by Jonathan Ratcliffe | Feb 17, 2025
This 4.2 mile circular walk around Shildon will take you around the Black Boy inclines of the S&DR. Dog Friendly
by Jonathan Ratcliffe | Feb 17, 2025
An 8.2 mile long walk from The Manor House Hotel in West Auckland along the historic Haggerleases Branch as far as Ramshaw and return. This easy going walk will finish at the historic manor house hotel where refreshments are available to purchase at the conclusion of...
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