Walk - Hurworth Burn Reservoir Walk

About

One in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.

Points of interest along the walk:

The remains of Hurworth Burn Railway on either side of the current cycle route. It was a railway station on the Castle Eden branch of the North Eastern Railway (NER) from 1880 to 1931.

An array of wetland birds such as the Cormorant, a large and conspicuous waterbird. The Cormorant has an almost primitive appearance with its long neck making it appear reptilian.

The Dams at the end of the reservoir: Hurworth Burn was dammed in the 1870s to provide water to the steam-powered boilers of Hartlepool’s famous ship-building industry.

A trail along some surfaced and grassy paths, through farmlands, encountering some steep inclines; muddy conditions in bad weather. Expect to use stiles, kissing gates, a narrow footbridge, and a section along a road with no pavement. Distance: 1.7 Miles. Grid Ref: NZ 40993 33242.

Image: Brighwater Landscape Partnership.

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