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Finchale Abbey Footbridge – Brasside Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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Finchale Abbey Footbridge – Brasside Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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Finchale Abbey Footbridge – Brasside Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

01:15

4.63km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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206 m

Finchale Abbey Footbridge

Highlight • Trail

Part of Cuddy’s Corse, an ancient trail which runs from Chester Le Street to Durham Cathedral, this footbridge at Finchale Abbey connects Cocken Wood with the Abbey - a great place to enjoy the River, the Abbey, the steps!

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1.37 km

Brasside Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Brasside Bridge is a 19th-century bridge over the River Wear, built in the 1850s. It was originally part of the Lambton Railway, carrying coal from nearby collieries to the Leamside …

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1.85 km

Raintonpark Woods

Highlight • Historical Site

Small deciduous woodland featuring steep riverside cliffs, wooden steps and a beech grove. Explore deep into the woodland to discover old mining remnants including a paved stream thought to support quarrying activities.

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4.17 km

Beach

4.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

1.32 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 23 June

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Finchale Abbey Footbridge – Brasside Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

Finchale Abbey Footbridge

Brasside Bridge

Raintonpark Woods

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