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Pelton Fell - Railway Walk

Difficulty Easy Access

Walking time 1 hour

Length 3.1km / 1.9mi

Route developer: Filomena Solan

Route checker: Filomena Solan

Start location The Brockwell Centre
Route Summary This circular route follows some of the footpaths around Pelton Fell incorporating the Consett - Sunderland Railway Path.
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Getting there No details available.
Description

[1] Leave ‘The Brockwell Centre’ and turn right towards the main road.

[2] Cross the road using the pedestrian island and follow the footpath ahead.

[3] Follow the footpath to go past a car park on your left and as you approach the main road follow the pavement as it bears right and cross over the road when possible.

[4] Take the next left into ‘Stella Gill Industrial Estate’ and walk down the length of the industrial estate. Pass the ‘Ambic Stella’ sign and continue forwards over the grass towards the woods.

[5] Follow the footpath and when you reach the gravelled path turn right, walking past metal railings to either side of you. This is the Consett–Sunderland Railway Path.

[6] Follow railway path for a while then bear right following the path past a large building on your right.

[7] Continue to walk over a bridge with black metal panels to either side.

[8] As you are walking you will see a recreation ground to your left. Follow this path to the residential street passing the ‘Ashleigh’ sign and continue forwards, crossing the residential road and following the public footpath down the steps through the woods.

[9] Half-way through the woods you will come to a fork in the path, at this point you should take the path to the left.

[10] Keep walking to step over a style and then continue forward with fences to either side of you. At the end of this footpath, turn right out of the gate and then turn right again at the main road. You should now be walking with the main road to the left hand side of you.

[11] Follow the road around back to Pelton Fell and turn right back into ‘The Brockwell Centre’. Be aware you may need to cross the main road several times in order to stay on the pavement! 

POI information No details available.
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  • CPAL Funded Project
    CPAL Funded Project
    By -
  • Pelton Fell from Waldridge Fell
    Pelton Fell from Waldridge Fell
    By - Pelton Fell Community Partnership
  • The Brockwell Centre where Pelton Fell Walkers meet
    The Brockwell Centre where Pelton Fell Walkers meet
    By - Pelton Fell Community Partnership
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