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Broadly flat 5 mile walk starting in a layby 200 metres from Bellasis bridge (see practical information).

Note: Do not be tempted to park on the grass, as there are many hidden ditches and gulleys
You will also have to cross the River Pont on stepping stones, but these are very secure.
The river is just a narrow trickle at the moment (August 2025).
Not passable in a wet winter.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.89 km
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    Average duration: 2h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 22 m
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    Descent: - 22 m
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    Highest point: 66 m
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    Lowest point: 41 m
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 44 m - Layby near Bellasis bridge
  2. 1 : km 3.93 - alt. 48 m - River Pont on stepping stones
  3. S/E : km 7.89 - alt. 45 m - Layby near Bellasis bridge

Notes

The best route to the start is to take the road past the school out of Stannington. The bridge is at the indicated W3Words location. The best parking is a layby some 200yds before the bridge and another immediately before the bridge. DO NOT be tempted to park on the grass as there are many hidden ditches and gulleys.
Bellasis Bridge is at Prepares.camcorder.devoured

There were only two stiles and some very distant animals when I checked it.
You might, however, want to wear some insect repellent as the flies were a bit bothersome.

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