Durham Walking Holiday

We have exclusive use of a rural hostel in county Durham.

Activities
Friday
After check in we plan a short walk taking in the views of Edmundbyers.
Saturday
We plan to take the bus into Durham for our 7-mile walk. The trail starts at Durham Station and passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the city while offering encounters with the city's rich history and heritage all the way around. There are beautiful historical woodlands, a famous battle site, an Iron Age fort, a Victorian park, the Miners Parliament buildings, university colleges. Superb changing views of the world heritage site of Durham Cathedral and Castle.
Sunday
Option one to take the 8-mile Edmundbyers Lead Mining Trail through the Burnhope Valley. Explore the moorland and delightful river valleys of County Durham. Option two take the bus into Durham and visit all the attractions we passed on our walk on Saturday.
Monday
De-bunk and bid our farewells.
Refreshments
Hostel has its own fully licensed pub that the local farmers frequently visit. Full self-catering kitchen.
Travel
Trains from Kings Cross to Durham, then bus to hostel. Parking on site.
Accommodation
YHA Edmunbyers, Low House, Edmundbyers, Consett, DH8 9NL
Deposit of event is £10. This includes full membership for 1 year, Event arranged by main group,(www.hawog.org.uk)
All day walks are free to full members. Please rsvp & pay via paypal link. Balance of £74 for 3 nights in Hostel, includes guided walk each day. Any questions please mail [email protected]