Sunkib two

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This is a good revision to the original SUNKIB route makes it a pleasure to work.
The route out quickly gets you on to waggonway that leads west along the south side of Kibblesworth.
The path has recently been resurfaced by the local council. The path climbs on a gentle incline and the recent work has cut back all of the old growth that previously had made the path tricky in a few places. As the path approaches Birkheads Lane, there is a very steep section out of the old railway cutting up to the road level - very tricky for wheel-based users.
A 50 yard detour south at this point takes you to Birkheads Secret Garden - great cafe which is dog friendly plus the amazing garden if you have time.
The route then continues passed the former Blackburn Fell drift mine before arriving at the A6076. Take care this is not an easy road to cross at busy times.
A quick detour once you cross the road takes you to Tanfield Railway - friendly cafe on the Andrew's House platform at weekends when the trains are running.
The revised route follows the east side of the Tanfield Railway line. The path is well made up and wheels friendly along the majority of the route. You need to cross the railway through the double gates. On the west side of the railway there is a steep drop down and equally climb back up to the A6076. You then follow the road into Sunniside itself.

I walked this route uphill from Kibblesworth to Sunniside on 2nd January 2023.
You exit the town via the aptly named footpath called Clarty Lane, (Muddy Lane) and join the well made nad maintained Bowes Railway Path. You are sharing this complete route with cyclists so be aware of this. This section of the Bowes Railway Path has artworks which give added interest as well as the beautiful farmland and countryside. I found a handy bench above Kibblesworth to look back over the village and valley towards Gateshead.
Once you reach Andrews House Station on the Tanfield Railway you cross the road and follow the well signed and maintained Tanfield Railway Path. This attractive and well maintained path follows the route of the railway all the way to Sunniside and beyond.
The Tanfield Railway is a heritage railway with information along its route as well as working trains run by volunteers. Depending when you are walking you can combine you walk with a train ride!.

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