Page Bank to Durham
| 7th May 2025 | This general update for walkers concerns current access and navigation on Section 10 of the Weardale Way (Page Bank to Durham) 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
There are no significant changes to report for Section 10 of the Weardale Way other than I’ve added a couple of minor riverbank options to the GPS file. Apart from changes to vegetation (growth and new planting, particularly along the riverbank downstream of Page Bank Bridge) this section remains as published in the guide book. Weardale Way-specific way-marking is increasingly sporadic, certainly not as good as further upriver, in Weardale, and is greatly in need of maintenance.
Maintenance is also required for several of the stiles encountered on this section (it’s always a good idea to take care when crossing stiles – wherever they occur). Hopefully, there’ll be a bit of investment to bring the lower half of the Weardale Way up to the standard found in the dale itself. Nevertheless, the route remains easy to follow and is even easier with a GPS file from The Durham Cow.
That’s it for Section 10. We hope this 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 10 taken on the day(s) of the update in our Google Gallery.