How far is it from Gilesgate to Western Hill?

The distance between Gilesgate and Western Hill is 3 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gilesgate to Western Hill?

The drive from Gilesgate to Western Hill takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Gilesgate to Western Hill?

The fastest route from Gilesgate to Western Hill covers 3 km with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Western Hill from Gilesgate?

Western Hill lies roughly to the west of Gilesgate.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Gilesgate and Western Hill?

Along the route from Gilesgate to Western Hill you can fill up at Tesco (24/7), Shell. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Gilesgate and Western Hill?

Along the route from Gilesgate to Western Hill you can stop for the night or service your van at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Baxter Wood Farm Caravan Site.

Gilesgate Western Hill

Distance: 3 kmDrive time: 5 min

Driving from Gilesgate to Western Hill takes about 5 min via A690. The distance is 3 km. The straight-line distance is 2 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 3 km

1 Depart onto Back Wynyard Grove 152 m
2 Turn right onto McNally Place 39 m
3 Turn right onto Wakenshaw Road 133 m
4 Turn right onto Churchill Avenue 112 m
5 Turn right onto Sunderland Road 138 m
6 Continue straight onto Gilesgate 536 m
7 Enter rotary slightly left onto Leazes Road 18 m
8 Exit rotary straight onto Leazes Road 529 m

9 Enter rotary straight onto Leazes Bowl 26 m
10 Exit rotary straight onto Leazes Bowl 30 m
11 Continue straight onto Leazes Road 409 m
12 Enter rotary slightly left onto St Godric's Road 27 m
13 Exit rotary slightly left onto St Godric's Road 205 m
14 Enter roundabout slightly left onto North Road 84 m
15 Exit roundabout left onto North Road 357 m
16 Arrive onto North Road

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The return trip from Western Hill to Gilesgate covers roughly the same distance, 3 km.

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How far is it from Gilesgate to Western Hill?: The distance between Gilesgate and Western Hill is 3 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gilesgate to Western Hill?: The drive from Gilesgate to Western Hill takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Gilesgate to Western Hill?: The fastest route from Gilesgate to Western Hill covers 3 km with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Western Hill from Gilesgate?: Western Hill lies roughly to the west of Gilesgate.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Gilesgate and Western Hill?: Along the route from Gilesgate to Western Hill you can fill up at Tesco (24/7), Shell. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Gilesgate and Western Hill?: Along the route from Gilesgate to Western Hill you can stop for the night or service your van at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Baxter Wood Farm Caravan Site.

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