White Kirkley to Wolsingham
| 29th April 2025 | This general update for walkers concerns current access and navigation on Section 6 of the Weardale Way (White Kirkley to Wolsingham) with particular regard to where it differs from what might be published elsewhere on this site or in our Weardale Way Pocket Guide.
Local conditions and heavy use quickly degrade infrastructure – particularly timber – causing impromptu and possibly persisting access and/or navigation issues. The chances of the trail changing in some way – short and long-term – is even more likely in urban areas. If your experience is different to what we’ve published here, you can help by leaving your insights in the comments.
Conclusion
Apart from one or two superficial differences, this section remains as published in the guide book. Specific Weardale Way way-marking for this section is good and you can almost always see where you need to go. Nevertheless, a GPS file from The Durham Cow will undoubtedly help with navigation. Infrastructure – stiles, gates and steps – seems to be in a decent repair but still requires care to cross.
That’s all there is for Section 6. We hope it helps. If you have anything to add please feel free to do it in the comments. Happy Walking!
Gallery
View a comprehensive selection of images for Section 6 taken on the day(s) of the update in our Google Gallery.