Northern Saints Trails: The Way of Love – Hartlepool to Durham – 28 miles, 3 days

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Most of the churches on the route have female dedications – Hild, Mary Magdalene, Helen, Mary. Starting at St Hilda’s Church Hartlepool, the route follows the coast before turning inland to Hart, crossing Nesbitt Dene limestone gorge, then the medieval village of Garmondsway links with the course of King Canute’s 1027 barefoot pilgrimage before reaching Durham.

Highlights

  • Inspired by the stories of the A-Team of Northern Saints
  • Lots of route options within a relatively compact geographical area
  • County Durham and Northumberland’s open landscapes
  • Durham being a keystone of these routes

Holy Places on the Northern Saints Trails that are mentioned in Britain’s Pilgrim Places book:

  • Hartlepool
  • Escomb
  • Durham
  • Newton Hall / Finchale Priory
  • Chester-le-Street
  • Monkwearmouth
  • Jarrow
  • Tynemouth
  • Newcastle
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Northern Saints Trail to Durham Cathedral - Way of Love

North of England

28
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