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David
January 6, 2025
Hiking
theres not many parking spaces at the bottom so be prepared to park in herrington park and walk over the road. and then its steps leading all the way to the monument, try and pick a clear day to enjoy the view
51m
September 3, 2024
Hiking
The Penshaw Monument stands at the south-western edge of Penshaw Hill. It was built in 1844–1845 as a monument to John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham. It was designed in the style of an ancient Greek temple and built using the local gritstone.
It's been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1939.
It's been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1939.
Chris Thubron
October 5, 2026
Running
Undulating rolling hills 2 steep climbs.
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