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Witton Castle – Low Barns Nature Reserve loop from County Durham

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Witton Castle – Low Barns Nature Reserve loop from County Durham

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Witton Castle – Low Barns Nature Reserve loop from County Durham

03:05

11.6km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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2.34 km

Witton Castle

Highlight • Trail

The Grade II-listed Witton Castle has seen many changes in its much-modified existence. Built in the 15th-century, today it is at the heart of the Witton Castle Country Park, a …

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2.74 km

Witton-le-Wear Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Witton-le-Wear railway station, originally opened in 1847 and closed to passengers in 1953. The station has since been incorporated into the Weardale Railway heritage line, which resumed services to Witton-le-Wear in 2016.

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5.84 km

Low Barns Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Low Barns Nature Reserve is a SSSI area of mixed wetland, lake, woodland and wet woodland set around three lakes. It was originally farmland but then used for gravel and …

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6.65 km

Marston Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Marston Lake is a freshwater lake formed in the old sand and gravel quarry. It's a haven for wetland and water birds and therefore a SSSI managed by Durham Wildlife Trust. Look out for Kingfishers, Bittern and Snipe.

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7.34 km

Low Barns Nature Reserve Lake View

Highlight • Forest

The Durham Wildlife Trust visitor centre at Low Barns Nature Reserve has lots of information, a cafe and toilets. It's open 10:00 - 16:00 every day.

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9.38 km

Warren Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

10.3 km

The Ball and the Bradford Boy Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Witton Park is a small village by the River Wear in County Durham. It's a good place to start exploring the nature reserves and reclaimed industrial land along the river. …

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

3.55 km

1.76 km

1.16 km

690 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

2.26 km

2.23 km

1.78 km

1.46 km

868 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

19°C

11°C

78 %

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Witton Castle – Low Barns Nature Reserve loop from County Durham

Witton Castle

Witton Castle

Witton-le-Wear Railway Station

Low Barns Nature Reserve

Marston Lake

Low Barns Nature Reserve Lake View

Warren Park Bridge

The Ball and the Bradford Boy Statue

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