Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk
Butterknowle
Co Durham
DL13 5SA
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A 51/2 Mile Circular Walk that visits Woodland’s Coal Mining Heritage. This walk travels in a clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Gaunless Smelt Mill car park.
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