(S/E) From the Cocken Road Parking Area (Layby) access the footpath next to the gate.
Follow the wide, dirt footpath down through the woods. Keep to the main footpath as there are steep banks which are dangerous. This gently descends until the last stretch to the river which is very steep, there are steps here instead.
(1) When you reach the river bank turn right and keep to the main wide footpath and follow this along the riverbank.
(2) Cross the footbridge to visit Finchale Priory. When you are finished, cross back over the bridge and turn right then take the steps up to the carpark. Finchale Priory Parking Layby, Cocken Road. (S/E)