River Skerne in South Park – South Park Lake loop from Darlington

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River Skerne in South Park – South Park Lake loop from Darlington

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River Skerne in South Park – South Park Lake loop from Darlington

01:53

7.36km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 km

Darlington Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The high row in the centre of Darlington had plenty of shops and cafes. Just opposite is the old indoor market with its clock

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2.94 km

South Park Lake and Fountain, Darlington

Highlight • Viewpoint

Darlington South Park, great place for a pleasant walk

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3.14 km

South Park Bandstand, Darlington

Highlight • Monument

The bandstand is situated near the lake in Darlington South Park

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3.32 km

River Skerne in South Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Skerne passes through the SouthPark, and the Skerne later joins the River Tees, which then flows east and into the North Sea.

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3.48 km

Park House and Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

A cottage, which became known as Park House, was built for the resident park keeper. It was built in 1853 with a viewing tower but in 1901 a four face …

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3.60 km

South Park Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The cafe provides a variety of quick bites and light refreshments

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4.49 km

South Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Situated in the centre of the park and has all sorts of birds on it

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4.94 km

South Park Glacial Boulder

Highlight • Natural

The stone is situated at the Victoria Embankment entrance to the park. The stone is a 12 ton glacial erratic of pink Shap Granite. It was pulled from the river …

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7.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

2.28 km

1.88 km

199 m

Surfaces

5.10 km