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Croxdale And Hett

Low Burnhall Riverside Trail – The Wicker Miner's Wife loop from Butterby Oxbow

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North East England
Croxdale And Hett

Low Burnhall Riverside Trail – The Wicker Miner's Wife loop from Butterby Oxbow

Moderate

4.7

(30)

109

hikers

Low Burnhall Riverside Trail – The Wicker Miner's Wife loop from Butterby Oxbow

03:08

11.7km

140m

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: August 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.52 km for 51 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

710 m

Croxdale Hall and Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This privately owned, Grade I-listed mansion is a fine sight for walkers on the Weardale Way long-distance trail. The property dates from the 17th century but saw extensive alterations – …

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2.28 km

Butterby Wood

Forest

3

4.33 km

Poppy Field Near Durham

Highlight • Natural

Lap it up.

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5.75 km

Shincliffe Bridge Wood

Forest

5

7.90 km

Stone Spiral, Low Burnhall Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

This stone spiral at Durham's Low Burnhall Woods marks the turning point of the 2.2-mile (3.2km) Riverside Trail walk.

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6

8.43 km

The Wicker Miner Sculpture

Highlight • Historical Site

This sculpture depicts a traditional miner and pays tribute to the area's rich coal mining history. It's set within the beauty of Low Burnhall and there are lots of enjoyable trails to enjoy featuring art, history and nature.

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7

8.84 km

Low Burnhall Riverside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Low Burnhall Riverside Trail takes you on a 2.2 mile (3.5 km) journey through an ancient woodland and wildflower meadows that also takes you along the river banks of …

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8

9.82 km

The Wicker Miner's Wife

Highlight • Structure

The Wicker Miner's Wife is a 15-foot wicker sculpture in Low Burnhall Woods, near Durham, England. It was created by Ruth Thompson and Anna Turnbull in 2012 and depicts a …

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9

11.0 km

View of the River

Highlight • River

Stunning little walk along the river surrounded by shrubbery & trees. Some bike paths too.
Bridleway
Trail de Santiago

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

4.63 km

980 m

439 m

196 m

110 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

3.01 km

1.99 km

1.02 km

757 m

261 m

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Sunday 4 October

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14°C

23 %

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