Allensford Park Playground – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Allensford Wood Local Nature Reserve
Allensford Park Playground – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Allensford Wood Local Nature Reserve
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Allensford Park Playground – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Allensford Wood Local Nature Reserve
02:55
10.4km
220m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
North Pennines National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
800 m
Allensford Park Playground
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
1.81 km
Wooden Bridge on Heritage Trail
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
2.89 km
Consett Heritage Trail
Highlight • Trail
3.18 km
The Grove Ponds
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
5.22 km
Consett Heritage Trail Signpost
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
5.63 km
Hownsgill Viaduct Heritage Trail Information
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
5.69 km
Hownsgill Viaduct
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
8.13 km
Consett Heritage Trail
Highlight • Forest
10.4 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.58 km
3.76 km
960 m
734 m
228 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.98 km
2.20 km
1.70 km
1.32 km
1.10 km
< 100 m
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