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Route: The Way of Life (United Kingdom)

Submitted by Ian Taylor on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 12:47pm
Location
United Kingdom
Distance
47.2 km
Vertical Gain
667 m
Description

The Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England ’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.

From Gainford to Durham City, following trails through farmland & national trail.

https://www.thisisdurham.com/northernsaints/trails/the-way-of-life-p1053021#:~:text=The%20Way%20of%20Life%20is,St%20Cuthbert%20made%20miracles%20occur.

 

GPS Track
Way of Life (1).gpx10.59 KB

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Roland Jones
Thu, 08/26/2021 - 10:00am

It is my intention to attempt this FKT tomorrow

Jon Rose
Fri, 03/11/2022 - 11:55pm

I am planning an unsupported attempt today.

Leaving at 8:15 - target finish 5 hours

Jon Rose
Sun, 03/13/2022 - 12:46am

Completed my Unsupported attempt yesterday. Perfect conditions and knowing the course saved a lot of wasted time.

link to strava. https://strava.app.link/JVd9e27fmob
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